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Preamp Deal of the Century

If anyone is looking for a true "World Class" preamp at a very fair price..heed my advice. I just recieved a Supratek Syrah preamp that was hand built by Mick Maloney in Western Australia, and it is absolutely beautiful! This preamp is the best deal you will ever find. I would put it up against any preamp out there for both looks and sound. Price? $2500 for the Syrah (includes Killer Phono stage). Not into phono? Try the Chardonney line stage for $2100. Don't get me wrong, I am not associated with this company. I am just a very happy owner! This preamp is VERY dynamic, yet liquid. It conveys the sound of music better than any other preamp that I have ever heard! You can check out the Supratek website at www. cantech.net.au
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bwhite
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Steve, you are right, one must have attenuation. Sorry, I didn't intend to imply that running a phono stage direct to an amp would be a good idea for long term usage. It is only an experiment.

Listening with and without a preamp is the only real way to find out just how much it impacts the sound.

Right again - I am sure that amplifiers are colored too however - I have yet to figure out how to drive speakers without an amplifier. :)
bwhite
807 posts
 
Tom.. the E180F's go in the front sockets. Putting the 6922's in the front followed by the E180F's in the "middle" of the preamp might destroy your preamp.

Cortese Tube Layout

.............6SN7..........6SN7.............
...............6922......6922...............
.................E180..E180.................
bwhite
807 posts
 
Looks like Mick forgot to re-register his domain:

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