FS: Manley Shrimp Preamp

TroyD
TroyD Posts: 13,093
edited October 2012 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
From my personal collection.

This is probably the best all-around preamp that I've had in my rig. Great sound. Detail, bass, soundstaging...has it all in spades. It does not have an overly warm tube signature that calls attention to itself. Also, this is the quietest tube preamp that I've heard. I'm a big fan of Manley gear and this is no exception. IMHO, this is a destination piece. To do signifcantly better, you are looking at 5 figure preamps..

Condition, I can't find a mark on it.....doubt that you could tell it from new. I have the original box and manual and power cord (generic).

Why is it for sale? I'm closing escrow on a Dodd Battery preamp.....and I can't afford to have both. I'd love to put this in the closet but, honestly, my gear hoarding days are done. I've had it for a couple years and in that time, I haven't put much mileage on it.

950, shipped via FedEx Ground to the lower 48.

BDT
I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • vc69
    vc69 Posts: 2,500
    edited October 2012
    WANT! GLWS Troy. This is truly a keeper at really nice price. Somebody else should own this by the end of the day so I don't go do something dumb. ;)
    -Kevin
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2012
    Troy,

    Which Dodd Battery Pre? The new model or the traditional one with batteries in chassis? Amazingly, the new one sounds even better than the original and the original was the T!ts.

    Mike

    PS sent you a PM about the Shrimp.
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited October 2012
    I'm getting the traditional one.....can't wait.

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2012
    It will be so awesome. Wait till you hear how quiet it is. Also, if I remember correctly, the 6922s are dual triodes, and the Dodd only uses one side of each tube, so you can swap them after normal tube life and then literally double the life of each tube. That way you get the most life out of some expensive NOS investments.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2012
    Quality preamp; GLWTS.
    Jake
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  • gigbyt
    gigbyt Posts: 145
    edited October 2012
    Does this pre have a remote?
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,348
    edited October 2012
    gigbyt wrote: »
    Does this pre have a remote?

    I could be wrong but I dont think it comes with a remote, I think the Jumbo Shrimp came with a remote.. It's been a while since I looked at the Manleys..
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited October 2012
    http://www.manley.com/msp.php
    Is the link to the preamp
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,236
    edited October 2012
    ...or if you are too lazy to look....

    remoraspam.jpg
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited October 2012
    No, this does not have a remote...

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • gigbyt
    gigbyt Posts: 145
    edited October 2012
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    I could be wrong but I dont think it comes with a remote, I think the Jumbo Shrimp came with a remote.. It's been a while since I looked at the Manleys..


    Yeah, i checked out their site and saw that the preamp could be upgraded to have a remote and was wondering if this was the case with this one.
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,430
    edited October 2012
    PM sent.
    Jay
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    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • TroyD
    TroyD Posts: 13,093
    edited October 2012
    agfrost wrote: »
    PM sent.

    PM returned....it would appear that we have a deal!

    BDT
    I plan for the future. - F1Nut
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,513
    edited October 2012
    Way to go Jay!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited October 2012
    Cool Jay, this was on my radar but since I just plunked down a lot on a new car it came along at the wrong time since fun $$$ has been depleted for the time being. Atleast we'll keep in the RAS family and if you ever sell it I'll be first in line.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • agfrost
    agfrost Posts: 2,430
    edited October 2012
    Kinda psyched...:cheesygrin:
    Jay
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    Preamp rotation: Krell KSL (SCompRacer recapped) * Manley Shrimp * PS Audio 5.0
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  • daboyz
    daboyz Posts: 5,207
    edited October 2012
    Damn Jay! Great grab. Can't wait to hear it.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited October 2012
    Congrats to you both.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited October 2012
    agfrost wrote: »
    Kinda psyched...:cheesygrin:

    I might have some spare tubes for you too, since it uses (2) 12AT7's. :cheesygrin: In fact I have some great tubes for you when you are interested.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited October 2012
    Congrats Jay!

    As per Jesse's recommendation, I found Mullard CV4024's(12AT7) sounded great in Manley gear, give them a try.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited October 2012
    Congrats!!! I always wanted to hear one of them in my system. I did hear them in stock form at Holm Audio local to me on a Manley amp and jospeh audio pulsar speakers and it sounded fantastic!
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited October 2012
    ........nm
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited October 2012
    I'm glad someone bought as I would have made the cash crunch I'm in worse if they hadn't :wink:. Nice snag!
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