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Manley Chinook - User Manual

Manley Chinook
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MOVING COIL & MOVING MAGNET
PHONOGRAPH PREAMPILFIER
Issue 1. Rev 2.1 - Z.F.
September 2016
Designed & Manufactured
in the USA by
Manley Laboratories, Inc.
13880 Magnolia Avenue
Chino, California 91710, USA
T: +1 (909) 627 4256
F: +1 (909) 627 4256
emanley@manleylabs.com
www.manley.com
MANLEY
LABORATORIES, INC.
CHINOOK
O W N E R S M A N U A L
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Summary

Introduction

Installation Precautions

Installation Precautions

Guidelines for placement, avoiding environmental hazards like sunlight, humidity, dust, and magnetic fields.

AC Voltage Selection

Features and Applications

Standby Power Switching

Controls power between normal operation and a near zero-power sleep mode.

MM;MC Gain Switching

Internal DIP switches adjust gain between 45dB for MM and 60dB for MC cartridges.

Selectable Cartridge Loading

Offers flexible options for cartridge impedance and capacitance loading for optimal performance.

Setting Loading Switches

Details on phono interconnect cable capacitance and its impact on input capacitance settings.

High Performance Front End

Accurate 4-Corner RIAA Equalization

Operational Notes

Preparation for Installation

Guidance on selecting an optimal location for the preamp, considering environmental factors and airflow.

Replacing a Tube

Step-by-step instructions and safety measures for vacuum tube replacement in the unit.

Troubleshooting

Mains Connections

Specifications

Manley Chinook Specifications

Power IconPower
operating mains voltage100V, 120V, or 220-240VAC
power consumption42 watts (345mA @ 120VAC)
mains voltage frequency50 ~ 60Hz
Audio Specifications IconAudio Specifications
gain45dB or 60dB
deviation from RIAA curveLess than ± 0.5 dB from 20Hz to 20kHz
distortion (THD+N) into 100k Ohm load0.010%
Input and Output Impedance IconInput and Output Impedance
moving magnet input impedance47k Ohms
moving coil input impedance50, 100, 200, 400, 800 Ohms
output impedance50 Ohms
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
width19"
length11"
height3 1/2"
shipping weight15 lbs

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