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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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kingrat65b103
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Hi Guys,

Sorry if this is off current topic but.....

I have just received my new chenin pre-amp and I am blown away by its (stock) performance. (compared to vintage CJ PV10a)

Not shy of tube rolling I was wondering if there was a (general) consensus (after 5 yrs cumulative worth of posts!!!) as to the best NOS tubes to employ to gain further sonic benefits.

Is the WE 350B, Tung Sol VT231/6SN7 Round Plate, Phillips Miniwatt GZ34 metal base plate still the way to go or has their been progression?

thanks
kingrat65b103
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Thanks for the reply and the headsup on the tube rolling thread. As far as I can gather from reading the thread, there's still no real consensus as people have different setups and wants from their systems.... however a few notable tube examples keep poppin up over and over, 350b, Tung-sol RP, Bendix 6106, Kenrads etc to name a few....
(However $400 for a matched WE 350B nos pair is a bit pricey!)

So i'll try the 6106 first and go from there :o)

Thanks for the advice.
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