PS Audio Stellar Phono -vs- Manley Labs Chinook

Mijo, I think you will find that Raul is of one mind, when it comes to solid state vs tubes.  And you won't change him.  I also own his J&R Phonolinepreamp, and it is actually a superb piece, all SS of course. When I say "his", I mean that Raul and a friend, who is an EE or a qualified designer, created and sold the unit, back about 10 or more years ago.  Top quality construction, very thoughtful and cost no object design.

I own and enjoy a Steelhead.  If you want to know about a relatively cheap but effective upgrade for the Chinook, one that really improved the SQ of my Steelhead, contact me privately.

Stingray has a built-in phono section?  I thought it was essentially a linestage with a lot of high level inputs, in case your phono stage does not provide same.