Manly Stingray....Opinions from any owners?


I am considering a Manly Stingray II as an amp for my streaming system... The design is intriguing.., I have heard an older model, sounded very nice driving a pair of older Polks.

My question to the owners:

1.) Are u happy with it?

2.) What speakers are u using?

3.) What DAC are u using?

Thank you 

 

poke33

I agree; their service and support are second to none.

They don't chase reviews and play the normal industry games so they fly under the radar.

Most folks buying high end gear don't use their ears. Without at least one review, they're lost.

My Manley gear is here to stay.

I continue to lust for a Massive Passive for my studio. Their pro gear is loved and respected by many top industry pros. These guys do use their ears; their jobs depend on it.

Love my Stingray II. Had it for 10 years in a secondary system and it’s been worry-free beyond blowing the mains fuse twice, which is a quick fix. Easy on tubes; responsive to tube rolling (but does not require it); sounds terrific with my Merlin TSM-MMi and a mini SVS sub, energizing a very large room like a full-range system. EL-84s are wonderful tubes. Plus, it’s a conversation-starter that looks cool in my living room. I run it with an Auralic Aries Mini with S-Booster power supply for streaming Tidal. While I can’t say this system rivals my 3-turntable vinyl system (at a tenth the cost), I could easily live with it as my only one if needs were, it sounds that good. Highly recommended.

A quick update... purchased The Stingray II and awaiting arrival this Friday from Upscale!

poke, I doubt you will be disappointed.  I have a pair of Snapper mono amps and have been pleased with the performance and service by Manley.

I had the chance to tour the Manley facility twice with my (then) local audio club.  It was impressive with how much they do in-house.  Likely more than half their production is for pro audio products and that care and design carries over to their home audio.  Eve Anna has brought together a dedicated staff that truly loves music.  Their products reflect that.