Manley-Modjeski Letters

  • Stereophile February 1990: VTL, Chinese Tubes, Money, & Criticism

    This is the first letter in the series from David Manley and while it does start off with a reference to the Music Reference RM-9, it also includes commentary on other topics as well.

  • Stereophile September 1990: Music Reference/RAM Tube Works

    The second letter from Roger Modjeski addresses not only David Manley’s comments on the RM-9, but everything else written in the letter as well.

  • Stereophile December 1990: Manley and Modjeski

    As stated in the third letter by David Manley himself, “Since the gloves are off...” the “debate” between the two men has now escalated.

  • Stereophile June 1991: Modjeski, Music Reference, VTL, & Tubes

    This is the fourth letter in the series that featured a short apology from Roger, a lengthy discussion on tubes, and the official announcement of the Nimble Tube Rollers Society.

  • Stereophile June 1991: Manley, VTL, & RAM

    The fifth letter in the series in which David Manley rebuts many of Roger’s claims in the previous letter, offers his take on the KT90, and his version of the relationship with Ei.

  • Stereophile June 1991: 3. VAC on VTL vs RAM

    The last letter in the series in which Kevin Hayes of Valve Amplification Corporation tries to be the peacemaker while offering his own opinions on tubes and tube designs.

  • Letter to the Editor of Stereophile

    This letter was not officially part of the Manley-Modjeski Letters as it was never published in Stereophile, but it was clearly meant to be part of the exchange.