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Jolida 502b, Manley Stingray & VTL- I85 compare ?

I would like to find out if anyone can compare these three
integrated's on my short list. I can not listen for myself.
I want to try tubes in place of the SS that I have now.
I am using JM Labs Electra 926's with an Audio Aero Prima
CD player. I would like info on the sound as well as the
quality of the units. My room is 13'x 26'(@2700 cubic feet). I listen to classic rock, rock and contemporary blues . It is 'rock' so I like it somewhat loud!
Is the Jolida mod by Underwood a significant improvement
over stock ? I can get a used stock unit for $700 and a new
modded unit for $1549 with warranty.
Thank you in advance.
saki70

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abbeydog
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Saki,
I can't compare these three, but I have the Manley Stingray here and I can assure you it rocks. I don't listen to too much classic rock anymore but I got out the Who "Who's Next" the other night and the 'Ray put it out there in fine style. My old Nad C370 just killed that CD and I had given it up for a lifeless recording. Not so!
If you haven't already, check the new 6 moons review. You can access it from the Manley site. Good luck.
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