Lab 100 vs Audio Research Corporation VT100 MkIII
The VT100 MkIII's weight is 30 kg (66 lbs) against the Lab 100's 19.05 kg (42 lbs), its width 483 mm against 482.6 mm, and its height 222 mm against 190.5 mm. Both share power @ 8ω (100W).
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Lab 100
Manley LaboratoriesAmplifiersTube AmplifiersPower AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,800
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Lab 100
The Manley Lab 100 monoblock amplifiers were built between 1994 and 1998 and featured four Sovtek EL34G output tubes per channel, with an Ei 12AT7 input tube feeding a 6414 driver tube. These amplifiers used Mercury Magnetics power and output transformers and were designed with a focus on musical accuracy, emotional delivery, and reliability. The chassis was anodized sheet metal with polished black acrylic side panels. The Lab 100 offered a classic tube sound with a circuit topology similar to other Manley designs, including the ability to switch between triode and tetrode operation modes. They were well-regarded for their sound quality and value, The amplifiers are no longer manufactured but remain respected for their performance and build quality.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 100W @ 8Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 482.6 × 190.5 × 355.6 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 19.05 kg (42 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black
Key Specifications
Power: 100W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions