I admit that Manley has done a stellar job with the service - but these two issues early on in the life of the unit has me perplexed. Sure, I am covered for five years but what else might I be looking at down the road. My confidence has waned a bit but I am really enjoying having the stage back in the system. My backup MC stage is my onboard stage on my McIntosh C2300 preamp. Not a bad backup piece to have I might add.
Manley Chinook
In Dec 2015 I purchased a Manley Chinook SE from Upscale Audio. The box I received and serial number stated a SE version but it was actually the standard version. Kevin D. asked if I wanted to return for the SE model and we agreed that he would send me the Philips PCC88 tubes instead. This weekend when I went to the room for a listening session once I powered up the Chinook a loud hum persisted. I checked all connections and they were good. Changed the tubes - still hummed. Changed the ICs - still hummed. Moved to another audio setup - still hummed. But, after being on for about 30 minutes the hum lessened but a scratchy/crackly sound could be heard in the background. Yesterday I sent it back to Manley for diagnosis. I estimate there is less than 20 hrs use. When I bought this unit I did my research and felt that this would be a workhorse with no problems. Has anyone else experienced this type of phenomena with the Chinook. I have hooked my VPI TT back up to my onboard phono stage on my McIntosh C2300; as good as the Mc is I miss the Chinook.
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