US $3500

For 2010 the Chenin has had a promotion and is now the budget version of the Cortese-

Same circuit, same tubes, same custom build, but to make it more affordable it has slightly less exotic output transformers, and a slightly less beefier power suppply.  90% of the sound of the Cortese for 80% of the price.

Used with such a cartridge, the sound quality will amaze even those aware of the inherent musical liquidity and "rightness" of vinyl records. The line stage has been developed to match this vitality and the important aspects of sound-staging and imaging have been optimised and honed to provide breathtaking lifelike performances. CD and SACD will sound realistic and alive.

Features of the CHENIN are:

• Moving Coil Phono Stage capable of utilising cartridges with output voltages as low as 0.2 mV and up to 4.0mV
• Cartridge Impedance selection (10,100,100,47000 ohms ) - back panel mounted.
• Fet /tube phono input for high amplification/low noise.
• High quality NOS 6688, 6922, phono tubes. 4 Inputs(including phono) 2 outputs standard.
• Separate Matching Power Supply with detachable cord.
• Separate Tube Regulator for each channel using 5881/6L6GC tubes.
• 6SN7 line stage with adjustable gain from 0-30dB
• Solid Jarrah Wood cabinet, high quality Chrome Plated chassis, both computer formed and finished to craftsman quality.
• Tape Monitor, (for direct phono out)
• Transformer Coupled Output Stage
• Same phono and line stage circuits as Cortese
• Low Output Impedance- able to drive any power amplifier, Tube or Solid State
• Remote Volume
• Dual RCA Outputs
• NOS tubes