Disclosure: We are a full line, five year tenured, Manley Laboratories Retail Dealer.
We carry a considerable number of phono amplifiers ranging in price from $145 to well over $20K and can say that this may be one the nicest values to come along in some time. Our experience, specifically in the competing $2K to $3K range is that this is the best value we offer. Performance is disproportionately close to the Steelhead and exceeds that of many other pieces we carry. If a tubed option with considerable gain and load setting flexibility is of interest in the under $3000 range, the Chinook is a "must audition". I must leave specific brand comparisons to end users, but I do recommend looking up your local dealer for a demo.
Good Luck and Happy Listening!
We carry a considerable number of phono amplifiers ranging in price from $145 to well over $20K and can say that this may be one the nicest values to come along in some time. Our experience, specifically in the competing $2K to $3K range is that this is the best value we offer. Performance is disproportionately close to the Steelhead and exceeds that of many other pieces we carry. If a tubed option with considerable gain and load setting flexibility is of interest in the under $3000 range, the Chinook is a "must audition". I must leave specific brand comparisons to end users, but I do recommend looking up your local dealer for a demo.
Good Luck and Happy Listening!