PS Audio Stellar Phono -vs- Manley Labs Chinook

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.

+uberwaltz
I have to agree here with Uberwaltz on the Chinook I went from the chinook to the Gold Note PH10 and feel its an over all better sounding phono pre for MC anyway. I've also heard it side by side with Allnic's H-1201 and it didn't lose much ground there surprisingly (I'd say that was more of a tube vs SS choice). Its better then the AudioNote Kit2 as well (had all three one evening for review). there's a review here if you search. 
I've not heard anything from PS audio other then their power stuff. so can not comment there.   

Interesting. I went from the Goldnote PH10 to an LFD and felt the improvement was incredible.

Simao
I believe the LFD should likely be a good step up from the PH10, that is one that has been on my shortlist to try along with Sutherland.

Which model of LFD if I may ask?

Durmmer808

I owned the Chinook and enjoyed it for the season I had it. Using a Soundsmith MIMIC Star cartridge with the Manley had me smiling every time I listened to Rock, R&B, The Dead and Jazz! However, when it came time to listen to Classical at low volume I felt like all I could hear was the background floor noise tube presence. That drove me bonkers. With that being said...at the time my whole system was an all tube set-up from my pre-amp to my mono's. Question is: Do you mind the tube presence at low or high volumes? Also, what are you going to be listening to on the Manley. Everything you have read abut the Chinook is true....Silky smooth highs and all the air on top you can handle and tight bottom end.

As for the Stellar, it's built like a tank just like the Chinook. It retrieve the ALL the information from your vinyl like the Chinook. Both are packed with internal electrical hardware. In other words you are getting what you paid for. The BIG difference (TO ME) is Modern vs NOS. 

The Stellar is 6ft under dead quiet. You have on the fly remote control.

The choice is up to you. You will not loose either way.

Tube Bliss vs Solid State (wishing for some tube hiss)...lol!