There's a Chinook SE listed right now for $1400...should check your boxes and a tough to beat price. (no affiliation)
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa357j-manley-chinook-phono
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa357j-manley-chinook-phono
Looking for phono preamp suggestions
My system
sme 30/2 with Dynavector 17dx catridge, cardas clear beyond phono cable with xlr termination ,
ayre kx-r twenty preamp ,
ayre mc-r twenty monoblocks
kef blade speakers
cardas clear cables for rest of system .
cureently using ayre p-5 Phonostage .
asking for recommendations for upgrading the phono stage .
requirements xlr inputs and outputs.
looking for more depth and separation in sound stage and more sweetness / magic/ romance
Thanks in advance .
sme 30/2 with Dynavector 17dx catridge, cardas clear beyond phono cable with xlr termination ,
ayre kx-r twenty preamp ,
ayre mc-r twenty monoblocks
kef blade speakers
cardas clear cables for rest of system .
cureently using ayre p-5 Phonostage .
asking for recommendations for upgrading the phono stage .
requirements xlr inputs and outputs.
looking for more depth and separation in sound stage and more sweetness / magic/ romance
Thanks in advance .