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Manley Stingray Integrated amp.

Hi, I read the review from Stereophile, but, sad to say, I did not learn anything out of it. THe punch lines were very poor as well. So now I ask how’d you folks characterize the Manley Stingray integrated amp?
I will be driving it with my 6-ohm small standing speakers Sonus Faber G.P Home series.
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philjolet
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the Stingray has beautiful tone and a vibrant sound

very nice
pubul57
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What are you currently using?
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nasaman OP
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What are you currently using?
Source: Denon DVD-5910
Speakers: 6-ohm Sonus Faber GP Home (small floor)
Preamp: Jeff Rowland Capri
Amp: Jeff Rowland model 102

Is the Stingray reliable?
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philjolet
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I bought one brand new (when it first came out) and in about a year I sent it back to have a selector switch replaced. They did it for free but I have heard others needed the same thing done.

I imagine it has been at least 6 years or so since that happened so maybe they have fixed it by now.

fwiw - It actually drove my Maggie 1.6 pretty well so it is a robust amp.
tricon_dave
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I had the Stingray and a Mapleshade modified Scott vintage amp. The Scott sounded better in my system. It had better tone (both use EL84 tubes, which I love), and lacked a bit of tube glare that I could not ever totally get rid of with the Stingray regardless of tube rolling. I used both with Audio Physic Virgo speakers and Quad 2805. The Scott also seemed more powerful, even though I think the Stingray had a higher output power rating.

In terms of reliability, I think the Stingray would be the better bet. The Mapleshade Scott amps are a bit fragile and idiosyncratic with connections, etc. And the Stingray is much better looking and has better functionality.

Dave
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