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I just returned my second defective Manley Chinook
Manley told me to switch the outputs on the Chinook to see if the problem would switch sides which it did.So they told me to return it and they would change out the main circuit board.I will keep the Chinook and do the tube-rolling that you sugges... 
I just returned my second defective Manley Chinook
Thanks for the sound advice.Hopefully the returned Chinook will be problem free. The Chinook sounds great and I would recommend it to anyone.I am pleased with the way Manley has handled this. 
I just returned my second defective Manley Chinook
I have been hoping that a Cadence would show up on Audiogon but it seems to be rare. I should have put that in my thread.I was thinking about the Pass Labs or Herron because it might be a long wait for a Cadence. I have decided to stick with the C... 
All of a sudden getting a hum in my system?
Manley sent me a new Chinook a year ago.After about a month I started getting an occasional pop and hum. It has occurred three times in the last three weeks so I e-mailed the Manley service department today.My first experience with tubes has been ... 
Review: Liberty Audio B2B-1 Preamplifier
Thanks for the recommendation!I went to the Tube Depot site to order the tubes but I don't know what catalog number you ordered.Last night I put on a record and in less than five minutes I got a loud hum from my speakers followed by a loud pop.Do ... 
Review: Liberty Audio B2B-1 Preamplifier
I have had the Manley Chinook for about 9 months.It was returned to Manley in December because the unit had started to hum. Manley fixed the problem by replacing a capacitor.For the last 2-3 months I am occasionally getting a couple of loud pops f... 
All of a sudden getting a hum in my system?
Sorry for the late response but I have not visited Audiogon in awhile.I sent the Chinook to Manley and they said the problem was with a capacitor.So with insurance that cost me over $90.00 which is not covered by the warranty to have a capacitor r... 
Gary Moore
Some of my favorite Gary Moore is on the second Skid Row lp "34 Hours" released in 1971. 
The Moving Sidewalks
I saw the Moving Sidewalks at a club called Teen Canteen in San Antonio,Texas in 1968 or 69. I have a reissue of their album on the French Eva label.Great pre-ZZ Top Billy Gibbons! 
All of a sudden getting a hum in my system?
I have not tried changing tubes.I will talk to a Manley Labs tech about changing tubes. I am new to tube equipment so I don't have any extras lying around. 
All of a sudden getting a hum in my system?
Just connected the Chinook to a friends system and the hum is still there getting louder as you turn up the volume.I guess the only thing to do now is to call Manley Labs and see what they suggest. 
All of a sudden getting a hum in my system?
Thanks for the responses.Everything seems to be grounded properly. I have not moved anything or plugged something into another circuit. My home theater system is in another room and I do not have cable. I am taking the Chinook to a friends today t... 
Loud pop when I use the turntable on/off button
Hello Bank738, Sorry about taking so long to respond but I have been putting in extra time at work this past week.So far I have put about 8 hours on the Chinook so have a ways to go before it is broken in.I have played a variety of music and have ... 
Loud pop when I use the turntable on/off button
Thanks for the very helpful advice.I will replace the capacitor. 
Should I upgrade to a Manley Chinook phono pre-amp
Czbbcl,Thanks for your helpful input.