Actually the MANLEY brand started in 1988 with a slew of big vacuum tube power amplifiers for the audiophile world! The microphone preamplifiers came to be in 1989.
Eveanna, will the Oasis or Chinook ever be manufactured with balanced XLR outputs? That would be amazing for longer runs of cables. I am currently a owner of the Chinook and have yet to solder up some cables to run it. Still as excited to plug her in as the day I bought it! Thanks for your reply!
Howdy, sorry no, our favorite output stage is a single-ended circuit so in order to keep everything sounding the best it can, I'm not adding extra "stuff" into the circuit path. That's not to say one couldn't mod a unit and add a set of our 9611 MANLEY IRON® Line Transformers at the outputs and punch in some big holes for some XLR connectors, but we are not offering to do that nor are we building the unit like that. Again, my focus is on providing the most pristine sound and that means not adding extra circuitry or devices in the signal path. ...and all the while keeping the price reasonable too.
O.k. thank you for the fast reply. I understand where you are coming from. Do you feel like XLR balanced outs take away from the sound quality because it alters the original signal slightly? Just trying to understand your view a bit more in depth. Thanks again for your time :)
@@bobe2933 I'm all about "less is more" and most everything is audible, especially a transformer or an additional IC circuit. Adding extra circuitry into an audio path is going to add another layer on top of what was previously the pristine sound. I mean how long are we talking about for your cables that would be impossible to achieve by unbalanced RCA's? We have a very low output impedance of 100 Ohms, with a high current drive, capable of driving probably up to 3 microFarads (!) of capacity in your cable, so why exactly do you require XLRs, besides CMRR?
I had issues with a few 20 foot unbalanced cables, but I was sending a signal out of a midrange device (dj controller from Numark) Your device is high grade so I have yet to experience the Chinook that I have waiting for me. I was just basing my question off of the fact that I had problems with the 20 foot unbalanced run with ducking in volume in and out. You give me confidence to solder up some unbalanced runs. I like all the technical data you shared with me. I'm still learning. I'm nowhere near your level of knowledge about these things. Thanks for your time, Eveanna :)
We are working on the 3 upcoming preamplifiers every day! You will get the "Big Boy" full featured phono+line preamp next.... when? When it is ready for release! We are fine tuning prototype #4.... stay tuned!
Hey sorry we don't have a used sales department nor do we sell direct int he first place. So hit up your fave dealer and if you need to sell off your old gear, eBay or Reverb or good ol' Audiogon are your friends!
I invite you to learn more about our custom MANLEY POWER® SMPS. Designed specially for us by world audio electronics expert Bruno Putzeys, the most important factor that amazed me was how much better it sounds when compared to our older linear power supplies. ruclips.net/video/tdYY_hoHj80/видео.htmlsi=IwxeCfLIOlyoohAg
I don't know that's a good idea soldering?? why didn't you just put some screw terminals for the jumping resistor why is it got to be soldered? Lot easier for people and you don't need any particular skill no skill at all. Why 120 hertz why not 240Hz? smps
That is a valid request! The production units will have forked terminals to solder to, but I might see if I can make some spring-loaded terminals happen in the second production run.
As for the MANLEY POWER® SMPS, sorry I didn't remember the exact frequency when I did the video, but 134kHz is the switching frequency that Bruno Putzeys chose and I will defer to him as a world expert in that field.
@@manleylabs why spring loaded? I was talking about those little green plastic blocks you get with a small flat headed screw dirt cheap, I would have thought it's better than Springs!
@@jedi-mic yeah I was looking for something like a spring-loaded micro-binding post, but will probably end up with what you are suggesting. Big thanks! I found some parts and made a post to my engineering team already to include them on the next revision. 🥰
I would love to try the OASIS!
I'm thinking about buying it.
The most I spent on one was 1k so I hope I get my money's worth.
2:09 What a neat idea! Thank you for bringing the Manley Power switch mode power supply to a phonostage! 🫡
Our pleasure! I've been dying to get this done since I first heard the comparison several years ago!
Loving all these new Manley videos. Interesting direction Manley is going...im a pro audio guy but its cool to see they do other things too I suppose
Actually the MANLEY brand started in 1988 with a slew of big vacuum tube power amplifiers for the audiophile world! The microphone preamplifiers came to be in 1989.
@@manleylabs well there you go! Very interesting ❤️
Eveanna, will the Oasis or Chinook ever be manufactured with balanced XLR outputs? That would be amazing for longer runs of cables. I am currently a owner of the Chinook and have yet to solder up some cables to run it. Still as excited to plug her in as the day I bought it! Thanks for your reply!
Howdy, sorry no, our favorite output stage is a single-ended circuit so in order to keep everything sounding the best it can, I'm not adding extra "stuff" into the circuit path. That's not to say one couldn't mod a unit and add a set of our 9611 MANLEY IRON® Line Transformers at the outputs and punch in some big holes for some XLR connectors, but we are not offering to do that nor are we building the unit like that. Again, my focus is on providing the most pristine sound and that means not adding extra circuitry or devices in the signal path. ...and all the while keeping the price reasonable too.
O.k. thank you for the fast reply. I understand where you are coming from. Do you feel like XLR balanced outs take away from the sound quality because it alters the original signal slightly? Just trying to understand your view a bit more in depth. Thanks again for your time :)
@@bobe2933 I'm all about "less is more" and most everything is audible, especially a transformer or an additional IC circuit. Adding extra circuitry into an audio path is going to add another layer on top of what was previously the pristine sound. I mean how long are we talking about for your cables that would be impossible to achieve by unbalanced RCA's? We have a very low output impedance of 100 Ohms, with a high current drive, capable of driving probably up to 3 microFarads (!) of capacity in your cable, so why exactly do you require XLRs, besides CMRR?
I had issues with a few 20 foot unbalanced cables, but I was sending a signal out of a midrange device (dj controller from Numark) Your device is high grade so I have yet to experience the Chinook that I have waiting for me. I was just basing my question off of the fact that I had problems with the 20 foot unbalanced run with ducking in volume in and out. You give me confidence to solder up some unbalanced runs. I like all the technical data you shared with me. I'm still learning. I'm nowhere near your level of knowledge about these things. Thanks for your time, Eveanna :)
EveAnna, Any time lines on the new preamps mentioned? assuming one is a replacement for the jumbo shrimp, safe bet that is correct?
We are working on the 3 upcoming preamplifiers every day! You will get the "Big Boy" full featured phono+line preamp next.... when? When it is ready for release! We are fine tuning prototype #4.... stay tuned!
sooo can I update my Chinook with the new power supply?
No thank you! This is why the OASIS exists.
😮🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Wonder if they would take my CHinook in trade?
Hey sorry we don't have a used sales department nor do we sell direct int he first place. So hit up your fave dealer and if you need to sell off your old gear, eBay or Reverb or good ol' Audiogon are your friends!
Not interested in a switch mode power supply in a phono preamp.
I invite you to learn more about our custom MANLEY POWER® SMPS. Designed specially for us by world audio electronics expert Bruno Putzeys, the most important factor that amazed me was how much better it sounds when compared to our older linear power supplies. ruclips.net/video/tdYY_hoHj80/видео.htmlsi=IwxeCfLIOlyoohAg
Switchmode power supply, no thank you.
Have you heard the difference? I HAVE! ruclips.net/video/tdYY_hoHj80/видео.htmlsi=8AXy4dr4nqTZEvFE
I don't know that's a good idea soldering?? why didn't you just put some screw terminals for the jumping resistor why is it got to be soldered? Lot easier for people and you don't need any particular skill no skill at all. Why 120 hertz why not 240Hz? smps
That is a valid request! The production units will have forked terminals to solder to, but I might see if I can make some spring-loaded terminals happen in the second production run.
As for the MANLEY POWER® SMPS, sorry I didn't remember the exact frequency when I did the video, but 134kHz is the switching frequency that Bruno Putzeys chose and I will defer to him as a world expert in that field.
@@manleylabs why spring loaded?
I was talking about those little green plastic blocks you get with a small flat headed screw dirt cheap, I would have thought it's better than Springs!
@@jedi-mic yeah I was looking for something like a spring-loaded micro-binding post, but will probably end up with what you are suggesting. Big thanks! I found some parts and made a post to my engineering team already to include them on the next revision. 🥰