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EveAnna has sold her biz

https://www.mixonline.com/business/manley-laboratories-acquired?fbclid=IwY2xjawLdZVBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHizwnFf0FNcDCK49SQ0xQAZq47mdJpbGjILB-1tfWE5s1NUk_k2cvGUTvXsO_aem_-SZVRTtq8rgIlDEe5ZvggQ

Ralph Karsten has been vocal as to the uncertain future of tube gear. This is a punch to the gut. My totally unsupported hunch is that EveAnna has the same concerns. I always wanted to have one of Manley's 300B amps. I don't know now. I am a very happy owner of a Steelhead phono stage for ten years. Eventually the outboard power supply will fail (they always do) and I may be without the ability to have it serviced if this new owner ends up closing shop. 

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pryso
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I sincerely hope EveAnna gets her full reward with this.  I believe she's earned it.

I bought a pair of VTL 300s when they and Manley were still one company.  I took the amps to the factory for a minor repair and met the whole team.

Later I bought Manley Snappers and a Jumbo Shrimp (don't you love that name?) line stage.  I've always been impressed with their service and the dedication of the staff.

Also I attended two tours of their factory arranged by the LAOCAC.  Great fun and informative.

 

 

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