dillrod-
not knowing your budget-this Allnic subjectively may punch above the Manley Chinok. I haven't read any negative reviews on the Allnic.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-allnic-audio-model-h1201-tube-phono-2017-08
If it's in your budget, I would send a counteroffer a couple hundred less and see if it sticks.I
not knowing your budget-this Allnic subjectively may punch above the Manley Chinok. I haven't read any negative reviews on the Allnic.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-allnic-audio-model-h1201-tube-phono-2017-08
If it's in your budget, I would send a counteroffer a couple hundred less and see if it sticks.I