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Manley NeoClassic 250 Monoblocks

Anyone using these amps, other than Snook2, (thanks for your feedback, Tom) who would like to comment on their impressions of these monoblocks. I'm particularly interested in those who are currently using power-hungry speakers who switched from solid-state amps to these tube amps. What was gained and lost in your transition to the big Manleys?

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rvnye
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I have a pair of Manley Neo Classic 250s that replaced an Accuphase P-1000.  My speakers are Magnepan 20.1's (very inefficient).  The Manleys have a lot of character, and make the music sound more alive.  Strings, vocals, and lead guitars sound just amazing.  The Manleys also have a little  better sound stage detail than the Accuphase.  I think the Accuphase had a little more bass punch.

Problem with the Manleys is it takes a good 30-60 minutes to get them fully warm if you want to listen to them critically.
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mikedimitrov
161 posts
 
Hey guys, I used to have Neo 500 and was not too happy with them, I used them through McIntosh MCD1100 sacd/  preamp  and obviously that was a big problem, now I have Manley 240's and Jadis DPL and I am very happy. I need replace Jadis because of the brum noise from my Tannoy Westminsters, I need balanced preamp, any sugestions? Jadis sounds great, maybee Jadis JPS8? O r McIntosh 2500?
imjerrys
15 posts
 
Try 6CA7s in place of the EL34s. The amps are then more dynamic, more powerful and detailed in the bass, and cleaner and more extended in the upper frequencies, too. The same applies to Snappers.
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