Eastern Electric/Manley


Hi, having been into SS all my life I've am now going to try tubes but I know nothing about them. Current system -Wadia 850, Meadowlark K2s with a Bel Canto 2i in the middle.

Two starter tube amps have been recommnded - the EE 520 and the Stingray. Does anyone have experience of these amps. Would they be a step down or across from the B/C? I prefer quite a fast, foot-tapping sort of sound with quite a lot detail but some warmth.

Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Showing 1 response by dlstephenson

I own a Eastern Electric M520. I purchased mine through Bill OConnel (eastern electric north america rep) and I love this amp. I highly recommend it. It just keeps getting better every time I use it. If your anywhere close to the 55901 zip let me know and we can take a listen to it. This amp is HEAVY, and well made, better than the ML I use to use. It uses the EL34s in a Push Pull class A1 design.