Manley Labs Manley Labs The Wave DAC & Preamplifier

Mecca highend.cz is offering Manley Labs The Wave DAC & Preamplifier received in trade in from customer.
WAVE DAC TUBE PREAMPLIFIER COMBO
24 Bit 96KHz Digital to Analog Converter Board
Totally DUAL MONO design
Vacuum tube output stage (2 x 12AX7EH, 2 x 7044 or 5687 JAN NOS USA)
BALANCED and UNBALANCED outputs x 3
BALANCED and UNBALANCED analog inputs x 4
Motorized ALPS quad-attenuator volume control
4 x switchable digital inputs AES, SPDIF, ST, Toslink
1 x SPDIF digital output pass-through
4 x switchable ANALOG inputs balanced & unbalanced
Tape/Processor Loop = INSERT SEND & RECEIVE on unblanced RCA jacks as standard, balanced XLR's by request
Remote Control controls the whole faceplate
Separate outboard Power Supply Unit
Outboard Power Supply is factory set for 100V, 120V or 220-240VAC operation
for original destination country's mains voltage.
Operating Mains Voltage: 120 to 240VAC operation changeable with power transformer re-wiring via internal switch and fuse value change. 100VAC operation changeover achieved via rewiring of power transformer PCB.
Mains Voltage Frequency: 50~ 60Hz
Mains Fuse Value: 1.5A SLO-BLO for 100 or 120V operation
Mains Fuse Value: 0.75A SLO-BLO for 220V-240V operation
Power consumption: 0.8A @ 120V = 96 watts
Dimensions: 19" W x 5.25" H x 13" D
Unit Weight: WAVE = 23 lbs.; PSU = 15 lbs.
Shipping Weight: 49 lbs.

The item is in perfect condition and works like new, including an original box and remote. Pamyment Paypal +3.5% or bank transfer. Customer pays for the shipping.

https://www.enjoythemusic.com/superioraudio/equipment/1008/manley_labs_the_wave.htm

Bottom Line, $$$
Just like most audiophiles at the Gotham City meeting you could save some money and buy a separate CD player and connect it to a preamplifier. Or you could go a step farther by digging deeper into your wallet to get a better outboard DAC for your hi-fi. You would most likely get much better results. The question every one asked, "Is the wave expensive?" The answer is yes. However if you did a comparison based on cost I believe you will find that there is far more quality built into this handmade device than you could find in separate components. Consider the meticulous attention to details, consider those hand-wound line matching transformers and the low output impedance White Follower tube circuit you will not be able to find these elsewhere. This purposely-designed holistic combination is without a doubt the one that makes the most sense.

Like a finely crafted musical instrument made with intelligence and care consider than the Wave can extract daydreams to fill the air. Worth the money, if you can afford it. Buy it. I wish I could.

Semper Hi-Fi "

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