Is the Manley Steelhead still relevant?

Since this thread is about a tube phono amp, anyone recall this being a flavor of the month?
http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue57/nvo.htm

Lots of glass in there! Unobtanium in the used market. From the reviews, it appeared to be a "end of game" piece.

Looked a little compromised in the build department, (generic looking case) but all the performance reports were positive.

I still use a NVO and love it! Yes bought a Gold Note PH-10 ss unit for some versatility but the NVO is superior in sonics.

rsf507-

I keep an eye out for a used NVO. It appears owners aren't letting them go.

I've heard some FINEST SS setups. They all do the same-approach tube sonics.

That is naturally subjective. If one is the "press your ear to the speaker grill to hear hiss" kind of listener, then SS is the way to go.

Reviews often mention how a really nice SS unit sounds"tube like" Hmm.....

@tablejockey used NVOs are like Ostrich eggs....good luck finding one. 

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I'm afraid the Ostich egg comparison doesn't apply to me.

Living in weirdoville central-SoCal, they're likely available at some upscale gourmet food store.

I use a now aging Fosgate(V2) that does the deed. It holds up against the current $3-5k contenders compared,side by side. 

Being tube nostalgic, I simply want to try one. I believe it may justify letting go of the Foz. I do however, think the Foz looks nicer with its tube display.