Cary SLP-98 v. Manley Shrimp

I know the Shrimp is somewhat of a "giant killer" but is the Cary leaps and bounds ahead of the Manley i.e., worth the extra $?

jimlisa9810-23-2008 10:30pm

eweedhome Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 227 posts 10-25-2008 at 06:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The SLP-98 has silver wire in it. I'd be sure you like the sound of silver wire before investing in it. I don't, myself, and was disappointed with the 98, and unloaded it relatively quickly, as I have everything else I've tried with silver wire.
eweedhome Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 227 posts 10-26-2008 at 12:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Clio09 - I didn't know either until I looked closely at the specs in the manual (after finding the sound somewhat unsatisfying). And, indeed, one of the interesting things about silver wire is that it sounds sweet in the highs. But to me at least, the lower mid-range and bass are weak and somewhat bodiless; hollow. Over a period of time, I get fatigued by it, and, in every instance, have switched out to copper wire and been surprised at how much more robust it is. Just my ears, I guess (although I've found a few others that hear it similarly). Many people think it's a great pre-amp.