Manley Chinook // Preowned / MM/MC Tube Phono Preamplifier

The Manley Chinook is a tube phono stage that feels like pure analog indulgence—rich, dynamic, and unmistakably musical. Built by Manley Laboratories, this all-tube beauty brings vinyl to life with a big, dimensional soundstage and that subtle tube warmth that makes records feel alive rather than just reproduced. It’s also surprisingly flexible, with adjustable loading and gain hidden under the hood so both moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges can shine. The vibe is classic high-end—sleek metal chassis, glowing tubes, and a sound that turns late-night record sessions into a full-blown event.

*One Owner - Includes Original Box and manual

Production

2021

Condition

9/10

Serial No.

87U191097

Orig. MSRP

$3199

Restoration

• Full service check
• Cleaned controls and switches
• Tubes tested strong
• Detailed

Factory Specs

• Tube Complement: 2 x 6922 (gain stage), 2 x 6922 (output stage)
• Gain: Internal DIP switches select 45dB or 60dB. Special Edition MkII offers 45, 50, 60, 65 dB
• Input Impedance (MC): 5-position selectable: 50, 100, 200, 400, and 800 Ohm
• Input Impedance (MM): Fixed 47k Ohm
• Input Capacitance: 7 combinations: 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, and 350 pF
• Frequency Response: ±5 dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
• Output Impedance: 91 Ohm
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-wtd): 83.2dB / 65.6dB (MM/MC)
• Dimensions: 17 x 3.5 x 11"
• Weight: 15 Lbs (shipping)

Key Features

• Adjustability: Extensive rear-panel DIP switches allow for 32 different loading options
• Tube Rolling: Compatible with any 6DJ8, 7308, or ECC88 types
• Power: Fully regulated linear B+ and heater power supply
• Quiet Operation: Designed for low-noise performance, even with high gain

Stock No.

9402505134301