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CHINOOK
O W N E R S M A N U A L
MOVING COIL & MOVING MAGNET
PHONOGRAPH PREAMPILFIER
Issue 1. Rev 2.1 - Z.F.
Designed & Manufactured
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.
September 2016
in the USA by
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- Page 1 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
2. MM & MC Gain Selection 3. Selectable Cartridge Loading 4. Load Switching 5. High Performance Front End 6. Accurate “4-corner” RIAA Equalization OPERATIONAL NOTES 6 - 7 INTERNAL VIEW TROUBLESHOOTING MAINS VOLTAGE SELECTION SPECIFICATIONS MANLEY LABORATORIES, INC. Chinook Owners Manual... -
Page 3: Introduction
With the current resurgence of vinyl playback, MANLEY LABS could see the need for a new design. By utilizing the same advanced technology as used in our critically-acclaimed flagship STEELHEAD preamplifier, a new product was developed: the CHINOOK. -
Page 4: Installation Precautions
If the marked voltage does not correspond do not power the unit and consult your dealer immediately. The Chinook can be factory ordered in a 120 or 240 Volt configuration. Consult your dealer if you need to change the operating voltage, as this is not a user-modifiable feature. -
Page 5: Features And Applications
3. SELECTABLE CARTRIDGE LOAD IMPEDANCE AND CAPACITANCE Your CHINOOK is equipped with a flexible set of cartridge loading options. It is shipped with the internal gain set to 45dB and 47k / 50pF loads. This is a good starting point for the majority of users. If you have a moving-coil cartridge, follow the instructions for changing the gain in section 2. -
Page 6: Selectable Cartridge Loading
Fig 2. MANLEY LABORATORIES, INC. Chinook Owners Manual... -
Page 7: Load Switching
RIAA equalization network. This yields impeccable inter-channel phase and gain matching. In short, the CHINOOK will magnify the differences in the character and personality of your vinyl recording collection, cartridge, tonearm and turntable. A microscope for the ear! Be prepared to hear previously... -
Page 8: Operational Notes
Three tube types that are electrically and plug-socket compatible with the 6922 dual triode are the 7308, 6DJ8 and the ECC88 / E88CC. Please direct any questions to your dealer or MANLEY LABS for further assistance: service@manleylabs.com MANLEY LABORATORIES, INC. - Page 9 Three tube types that are electrically and plug-socket compatible with the 6922 dual triode are the 7308, 6DJ8 and the ECC88 / E88CC. Please refer to Fig. 2 for tube location. Please direct any questions to your dealer or MANLEY LABS for further assistance: service@manleylabs.com MANLEY LABORATORIES, INC.
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Page 10: Internal View
Mains fuse Keep alive fuse RIGHT LEFT 6922 6922 Tubes Tubes Fig.2 Internal View MANLEY LABORATORIES, INC. Chinook Owners Manual... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The CHINOOK's system architecture is designed with a variety of features so as to allow flexibility in accommodating as many cartridges and as much downstream gear as possible. Access to these capabilities rest on the assumption that all CHINOOK systems are functioning properly. If trouble is encountered, please review the following short list of symptoms and corrective remedies before contacting your dealer or Manley Laboratories service. -
Page 12: Mains Voltage Selection
MAINS CONNECTIONS Your CHINOOK has been factory set to the correct mains voltage for your country. The voltage setting is marked on the serial badge, located on the rear panel. Check that this complies with your local supply. Export units for certain markets have a molded mains plug fitted to comply with local requirements. If your unit does not have... -
Page 13: Specifications
•Vacuum Tube Complement: 6922 x 2 (gain stage) plus 6922 x2 (output stage). Any 6DJ8, 7308, ECC88 types may be used. •Unbalanced Input and Output connections via Manley Teflon® & Gold plated RCA jacks •Automatic Mute Timer: On initial power up output jacks are muted for approximately 45 seconds.
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