You won't be disappointed in your selection! I just went through this exact process a few months ago... Chinook vs Zesto...everything lead to the purchase of the Zesto over the Chinook! This also meant that my cart upgrade got pushed off, but the Zesto is an amazing phono preamp and I'm SOOOO glad I went in this direction!
Manley Chinook or Zesto Andros 1.2
Looking to add a phonostage for my system. Right now i have a vpi prime with ortofon 2m black cart, rogue cronus magnum II integrated amp and tannoy xt8f for speakers. I'm leaning on getting a Ortofon Quintet Black.
I've narrowed it down to these two Manley Chinook or Zesto Andros 1.2. I know theres a big price difference but I can get a used andros 1.2 for a good price.
Performance/sound, versatility and quality which one is better? Will any of those phono stage pair up well with my integrated amp?
I want phono that will last for a long time.
Im open to other phonostage as well.
I've narrowed it down to these two Manley Chinook or Zesto Andros 1.2. I know theres a big price difference but I can get a used andros 1.2 for a good price.
Performance/sound, versatility and quality which one is better? Will any of those phono stage pair up well with my integrated amp?
I want phono that will last for a long time.
Im open to other phonostage as well.