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Manley Chinook or Any comparable Preamp?

His Guys - I have a line on a Manley Chinook ....any users have good /bad experiences? Anything comparable better in that range? 

MY gear: 
Lyngdorf TDAI -2170
Tekton DI SE's 
Technics SL15 w P205CMK3 cartridge (might upgrade to new table soon) 

* Friend of mine is recommending Acoustic Signature WOW XL / TA 1000 Tone Arm

thanks 
tommypenngotti

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johnss
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the other quick change you can do on the chinook is replace those crappy 0.47 uf wima caps with a film and foil. the imaging will really open up a ton. 
johnss
607 posts
 
I would pop for the chinook. the last year I was trying out a number of phono stages in the 2k to 5k range. The chinook is really good with MC or MM.

takes a big jump if you rolll in some NOS valves for the 1st position.
johnss
607 posts
 
can't post any pics here, but they are on the low voltage side back where the op amps are located. The opamps are not in the signal path but are used for voltage regulation. if you contact me off line, can send a few photos for those interested. 
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