Manley Labs Chinook Special Edition MkII Black Reviews

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“Thank you very much Kat for your support! In a VPI Prime Signature, I’ve installed a Kiseki Purple Heart, and I’ve conected it to a Manley Chinook Special Edition Mk II, an exclusive model of a tube preamp made for Upscale Audio. I’ve listened to this cart with a solid state preamp, and the improvement is about 30% better. Imagine a change in this percentage, how much it affects the sound. I’ve built my audio chain based on very small improvements over the years. In audio small, would mean satisfactory perhaps. This is really a big one. Here we got a wide soundstage, not only east and west but in deep as well. Superb tonal balance, and the feeling of hearing more “air” in the recordings. The equipment is one step closer to the musicians, I’d say that you get into the studio.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Michael Thomas

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“I have the Chinook paired with the Super Prime Scout with Soundsmith MIMC Star powered by the EVO 400 power amp, (McIntosh preamp, as I need tone controls). The sound is sublime. It did take awhile to get everything properly grounded, but once that was taken care of the backgrounds became silent. The soundstage is not only wide , but deeper than anything I have ever heard. Kat was extremely helpful. She not only set up the table perfectly she also did the same with the Chinook, and answered all of my questions. Next step is the Tannoy Cheviots and I will be all set!”

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Posted 4 years ago

“I replaced a good phono stage with the Manley Chinook Special Edition. I am so pleased I bought the Manley. My vinyl just sounds better. It took my system to a new level of performance. It is quality and looks good too. Many thanks to the Upscale Audio team. RD”

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Darren Harden

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“This is the best upgrade I ever. It gives such a huge sound stage. The biggest thing is it has taken Lps that I thought were bad recordings and made them sound amazing. Awesome.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Keith Knight

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“Replaced a $400 Rega MC Fono with the Chinook SE. From the first listen details were unveiled from my favorite vinyl.”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Wow! Chinook is great sounding and a very good deal, as has been noted by reviewers. Additionally, EveAnna Manley personally e-mailed me to ask how I liked the Chinook and to thank me for the purchase. NEVER in my 40 years in this hobby has a manufacturer checked in! The personal touch means a lot. Manley rocks! And tubes rule (of course).”

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Posted 4 years ago

“Great improvement in the sound quality.”

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Posted 4 years ago

Eddie Williams

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“I am very pleased with my Manley Chinook Special Edition MkII. Very nice quality construction and the inside layout is beautiful. It sounds great and is quite simple to set up for any cartridge. I have great definition balance depth and width. I have found that all the loading and settings have definite effects not just useless switches! Thanks for a great American made quality product. Regards”

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Posted 4 years ago