Manley chinook & low output mc’s

Does anyone have experience with a Manley Chinook driving a low output mc cartridge. I’m Thinking of buying a Hana SL with a output of .5 mV. Thanks

pipetowers12-27-2017 11:22pm

taeck101 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10 posts 02-25-2018 at 03:02pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have used new old stock Great American Sound’s sleeping beauty(GAS) low output MC cartridge (0.23mV) with the Manley chinook special from Upscale Audio and they sound great. They do recommend though 0.4mV and greater for maximum performance so you should be fine with Hana SL cart.
soundermn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 344 posts 04-05-2018 at 09:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @pipetowers, I saw a thread elsewhere saying that the Hana didn't get along with the Chinook. He had a video showing that every 10 to 15 seconds, there would be a "thump" sound coming from his speakers. He tried a lot of things, but ended up figuring out it was something to do with the Hana. It seems like there was a static buildup that would pop, and you'd hear it through the speakers. Did you have any issue like that? FWIW, I have the Chinook and I'm very happy with it. It's a great phono stage.
pipetowers OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13 posts 04-05-2018 at 10:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Soundermn, no problems with my chinook and Hana combo. Some chinooks had issues with their mc stage causing a popping sound. thanks