The Chinook is a fantastic option. I recently upgraded mine to a Steelhead which is undeniably much better but for an entry level tube phonostage Manley Chinook is hard to beat. Infinitely adjustable and easy to tube roll.
Tube Phono Stage Recommendations
Hey,
Lately I been getting the itch to try a tube phono stage.
So, I wanted to reach out to get some recommendations.
Budget would be $2K or lower.
I am aware of the following that usually get good reviews and recommendations:
- Hagerman Trumpet MC
- Decware ZP3 (Looks like a real hardcore tube phono stage)
- Tavish (although not sure if they are producing at the moment)
- Black Ice Audio
- Schiit STJARNA
These are some that I am not really considering:
- Pro-Ject
- EAT
Any others that can be recommended that maybe I am not aware of?
Thanks
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