Quote Originally Posted by E-Stat View Post
Doing very well, thank you! The Manley is a great minimalist solution with its two tube analog output and gain controls.


Actually, neither of those. I purchased a C-160 preamp. Call it a PP-2 along with a line stage driven by a huge linear power supply. It runs as hot as the Threshold! Especially since it allows me to use a moving coil cartridge, the sound is a good bit better. Here are some internal pics I found on the net.

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Reminds me of my old Kenwood Basic C1, very clean and minimal.

The other question that popped into my mind was regarding your cabling Ralph. I suppose this is well OT, but what do you have between the SB and Manley? I recently upgraded to a Transparent coax from a not-too-shabby Tributaries. The difference was impressive.

I know you're keen on cables, just curious. Oh yes and analog, carts, tables, records....just to get back on topic.