I have been breaking in the latest version of the Manley Stingray II with a new pair of Merlin TSM-MXr speakers. The sound continues to amaze me and everyone who swings by for a listen. I also tried a few SS amps which also worked very well, but it's the Stingray that performs best. For me the biggest advantage has been in soundstage depth with the tubes. It really makes the speakers vanish.
Before the Merlins came I tried running a pair of Def Tech 7004 towers with the Stingray. Since they each have a powered sub, I guessed that they were an easy load. The Stingray did it's magic with those Best Buy speakers! My friends and I joked that it made them sound like Snells.
Rob
Before the Merlins came I tried running a pair of Def Tech 7004 towers with the Stingray. Since they each have a powered sub, I guessed that they were an easy load. The Stingray did it's magic with those Best Buy speakers! My friends and I joked that it made them sound like Snells.
Rob