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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.
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dnok
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Seeing all the input everyone has made I stated out looking at the Chinook then found the Allnic H1202. I was told that they would choose Musical Fidelity Nu Vista Vinyl, and just learned about the Zesto 1.2. Current system setup is a Rega Planar 3 with a Denon MC cart. A Yamaha CX-800 to Anthem P5 into MB Quart Domain 55’s till I get my B&W Matrix 802 series 3 moved and looked up system sounds amazing. I also use a Denon DP62L with a Stanton cart. And recently acquired a Thorens TD 160.
Will a phono preamplifier really make the system that much better?
I appreciate all of your valuable input. Thank you. 
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dnok
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