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anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76574]

Fri, 01 December 2006 11:17

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Registered: September 2005

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I'm just looking for opinions on the Manley TNT, mainly for lead vox and acoustic guitars.

Has anyone here used one of these units? I like the solid state/tube pre in one unit idea.

http://www.manleylabs.com/containerpages/TNT.html

Cheers,

TC

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76576 is a reply to message #76574]

Fri, 01 December 2006 11:39

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as prone as I am to having things explode or catch on fire, I should
probably stay as far away from this as possible

"TC" <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote in message
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>
> I'm just looking for opinions on the Manley TNT, mainly for lead vox and
> acoustic guitars.
>
> Has anyone here used one of these units? I like the solid state/tube pre
> in one unit idea.
>
> http://www.manleylabs.com/containerpages/TNT.html
>
> Cheers,
>
> TC

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76585 is a reply to message #76576]

Fri, 01 December 2006 18:05

Nil
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Registered: March 2007

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Haven't used one of these - seems like a weird 2-channel
config, though. Almost begging you to buy two of 'em, aren't
they? (like when they mention that that one of the channels a
great for cymbals... why? gonna do a mono overhead array? LOL)

Neil

"DJ" <nowayjose@dude.net> wrote:
>as prone as I am to having things explode or catch on fire, I should
>probably stay as far away from this as possible
>
>"TC" <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote in message
>news:45707d5f$1@linux...
>>
>> I'm just looking for opinions on the Manley TNT, mainly for lead vox and

>> acoustic guitars.
>>
>> Has anyone here used one of these units? I like the solid state/tube pre

>> in one unit idea.
>>
>> http://www.manleylabs.com/containerpages/TNT.html
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> TC
>
>

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76593 is a reply to message #76585]

Fri, 01 December 2006 19:13

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For sure, that way you eliminate any chance of phase problems ;-)

I ended up getting a Lunchbox and two API 512C's instead.

I think the 500 approach will be a bit more versatile, and it's quite a bit cheaper.

Cheers,

TC

Neil wrote:
> Haven't used one of these - seems like a weird 2-channel
> config, though. Almost begging you to buy two of 'em, aren't
> they? (like when they mention that that one of the channels a
> great for cymbals... why? gonna do a mono overhead array? LOL)
>
> Neil
>
>
> "DJ" <nowayjose@dude.net> wrote:
>> as prone as I am to having things explode or catch on fire, I should
>> probably stay as far away from this as possible
>>
>> "TC" <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote in message
>> news:45707d5f$1@linux...
>>> I'm just looking for opinions on the Manley TNT, mainly for lead vox and
>
>>> acoustic guitars.
>>>
>>> Has anyone here used one of these units? I like the solid state/tube pre
>
>>> in one unit idea.
>>>
>>> http://www.manleylabs.com/containerpages/TNT.html
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>> TC
>>
>

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76595 is a reply to message #76593]

Fri, 01 December 2006 20:44

Neil
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TC <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote:
>For sure, that way you eliminate any chance of phase problems ;-)
>
>I ended up getting a Lunchbox and two API 512C's instead.
>
>I think the 500 approach will be a bit more versatile, and it's quite a
bit cheaper.

I've liked API's for guitars sometimes... they're pretty fast
pre's, although I haven't used the 500-series. My only bitch
about them is that they tend to have a very "broad" attack,
which can sometimes give you too hard of an edge - like
anything else, it depends on what yer using 'em for, though.

Neil

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76609 is a reply to message #76576]

Sat, 02 December 2006 08:59

Gary Flanigan
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"DJ" <nowayjose@dude.net> wrote:
>as prone as I am to having things explode or catch on fire, I should
>probably stay as far away from this as possible
>

This is getting confusing. Does it mean that if you DO get this, you will
die?

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76612 is a reply to message #76609]

Sat, 02 December 2006 08:15

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I'm confused too, but I haven't had a case of preamp lust in a while.

;o)

"Gary Flanigan" <gary_flangian@ce9.uscourts.gov> wrote in message
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>
> "DJ" <nowayjose@dude.net> wrote:
>>as prone as I am to having things explode or catch on fire, I should
>>probably stay as far away from this as possible
>>
>
>
> This is getting confusing. Does it mean that if you DO get this, you will
> die?

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76618 is a reply to message #76595]

Sat, 02 December 2006 09:38

Messages: 327
Registered: September 2005

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I figure that they will be good to have in the collection, plus the 500
series offers quite a few pieces from different companies. I like that the
512's are a bit faster, I think that will be a good addition for certain
situations.

Now with the lunchbox, it will be like trying to fill up a mec with i/o cards again..

Cheers,

TC

Neil wrote:
> TC <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote:
>> For sure, that way you eliminate any chance of phase problems ;-)
>>
>> I ended up getting a Lunchbox and two API 512C's instead.
>>
>> I think the 500 approach will be a bit more versatile, and it's quite a
> bit cheaper.
>
> I've liked API's for guitars sometimes... they're pretty fast
> pre's, although I haven't used the 500-series. My only bitch
> about them is that they tend to have a very "broad" attack,
> which can sometimes give you too hard of an edge - like
> anything else, it depends on what yer using 'em for, though.
>
> Neil
>
>

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76620 is a reply to message #76618]

Sat, 02 December 2006 09:45

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Oh sweet..

More tasty items for the Lunchbox..

http://www.vintageking.com/20-Hottest-Sellers_2/Shadow-Hills -Mono-GAMA-Mic-Pre

Cheers,

TC

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76630 is a reply to message #76620]

Sat, 02 December 2006 11:03

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This is the easiest way to get in trouble that I can think of short of
buying into a NEVE Prism rack.

;o)

"TC" <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote in message
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>
>
> Oh sweet..
>
> More tasty items for the Lunchbox..
>
> http://www.vintageking.com/20-Hottest-Sellers_2/Shadow-Hills -Mono-GAMA-Mic-Pre
>
> Cheers,
>
> TC

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76638 is a reply to message #76630]

Sat, 02 December 2006 12:30

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I know,

I was also thinking that you might have to get yourself a Lunchbox or you will die..!

Cheers,

TC

DJ wrote:
> This is the easiest way to get in trouble that I can think of short of
> buying into a NEVE Prism rack.
>
> ;o)

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76649 is a reply to message #76638]

Sat, 02 December 2006 16:43

cujo
Messages: 285
Registered: July 2005

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I gots me a 6 space rack, 2 BAE312 I love, 2 OSA L3's I dont.
I was talking to Jens Eisen about building a Sowter (Helios style) module.
He says he can do it but it would be a double wide.

The shadow hills stuff makes me wonder if they spent more on the Bakelite
fashion than the insides.

The A designs p1 has me interested too.

TC <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote:
>I know,
>
>I was also thinking that you might have to get yourself a Lunchbox or you
will die..!
>
>Cheers,
>
>TC
>
>DJ wrote:
>> This is the easiest way to get in trouble that I can think of short of

>> buying into a NEVE Prism rack.
>>
>> ;o)

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76650 is a reply to message #76649]

Sat, 02 December 2006 16:50

Nil
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Registered: March 2007

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Cuj, what are the L3's... are those their "Mutant" pre's?

neil

"Cujo" <chris@nospamapplemanstudio.com> wrote:
>
>
>I gots me a 6 space rack, 2 BAE312 I love, 2 OSA L3's I dont.
>I was talking to Jens Eisen about building a Sowter (Helios style) module.
>He says he can do it but it would be a double wide.
>
>The shadow hills stuff makes me wonder if they spent more on the Bakelite
>fashion than the insides.
>
>The A designs p1 has me interested too.
>
>
>
>TC <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote:
>>I know,
>>
>>I was also thinking that you might have to get yourself a Lunchbox or you
>will die..!
>>
>>Cheers,
>>
>>TC
>>
>>DJ wrote:
>>> This is the easiest way to get in trouble that I can think of short of
>
>>> buying into a NEVE Prism rack.
>>>
>>> ;o)

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76652 is a reply to message #76638]

Sat, 02 December 2006 17:39

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Registered: July 2005

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What would happen is that I would be on a crusade to fill it up.$4k doesn't
seem like so much when you do it $550.00 at a pop.

;o)

"TC" <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote in message
news:4571e00e@linux...
>I know,
>
> I was also thinking that you might have to get yourself a Lunchbox or you
> will die..!
>
> Cheers,
>
> TC
>
> DJ wrote:
>> This is the easiest way to get in trouble that I can think of short of
>> buying into a NEVE Prism rack.
>>
>> ;o)

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Re: anybody tried a Manley TNT pre? [message #76654 is a reply to message #76650]

Sat, 02 December 2006 19:29

Cujjo

Messages: 325
Registered: June 2007

Senior Member

Nope, The "big daddies"
I don't recommend these pres at all. I was involved in a nasty scam involving
OSA and a former employee,
It is a long story, but even if the others sound great, after dealing with
them, I;d go elsewere.

That dude as Eisen is pretty cool. If I could I'd send him my L3s for a pair
of his.

But really over at GS the P1 seems to get the love, that said I may be getting
a pair of 512's

The Shadow hills buzz seems to have stopped now that they are out and about.

"Neil" <IUOIU@OIU.com> wrote:
>
>Cuj, what are the L3's... are those their "Mutant" pre's?
>
>neil
>
>"Cujo" <chris@nospamapplemanstudio.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>I gots me a 6 space rack, 2 BAE312 I love, 2 OSA L3's I dont.
>>I was talking to Jens Eisen about building a Sowter (Helios style) module.
>>He says he can do it but it would be a double wide.
>>
>>The shadow hills stuff makes me wonder if they spent more on the Bakelite
>>fashion than the insides.
>>
>>The A designs p1 has me interested too.
>>
>>
>>
>>TC <tc@spammetodeathyoubastards.org> wrote:
>>>I know,
>>>
>>>I was also thinking that you might have to get yourself a Lunchbox or
you
>>will die..!
>>>
>>>Cheers,
>>>
>>>TC
>>>
>>>DJ wrote:
>>>> This is the easiest way to get in trouble that I can think of short
of
>>
>>>> buying into a NEVE Prism rack.
>>>>
>>>> ;o)
>

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