Preamp Deal of the Century

I usually have little response to the postings here on A'gon, but after reading the hundreds of wonderful postings regarding the Supratek I simply couldn't resist.

Currently, I have found, what I think, IMHO, is actually the best preamp in the world. OK, I know that sounds strong, especially after all the wonderful comments above about the Syrah preamp. Truly, after everything that everyone had to say, I must admit I am curious about this absolute, knock-out, spank-your-momma gorgeous Syrah preamp.

OK, I understand that by now everyone who is reading my remarks is saying 'Alright already, so what is this best preamp in the world?'. Well, fellow Audiogoners, the answer is: NO PREAMP at all. I am plugging my CDP directly into my power amp with astonishing results.

I know this isn't an option for everyone, and, in all honesty, sometimes I do think about adding a turntable to my system again. After reading all the wonderful things that everyone had to say regarding the Syrah preamp, and looking at this beautiful preamp, my juices begin to flow. Not to mention that the price certainly seems more than fair.

This all leads me to asking a few questions. Does anyone have any thoughts they would like to share with me about adding a Syrah into a non-preamp system such as mine? To my ears, nothing has sounded as good as going direct, but if I add a TT this becomes a necessity. Also, did I read that this preamp is remote controlled? Lastly, what about Supratek's power amps? Anyone have any experience with them?

In advance, thanks for your thoughts...Happy Listening!

Louis

Steve-Thanks for the thoughts. I guess I'll just have to get one and see for myself. You really have me thinking regarding you comment about the "nuaunce a good valve preamp brings". I do know what you mean, as I have owned several very good tube preamps in the past. I will add that the CDP I am using also uses tubes (Audio Aero MKII - the latest version). It, indeed, does add the "right texture and upper harmonics" as no solid state CDP or DAC ever has.

I still have a few questions.

Can I run balanced, or is this preamp strictly single ended? It seems that the Audio Aero, sometimes, sounds better when I run thru its balanced outputs and sometimes sounds better when run thru its single ended outputs. It seems to be related to the amp that I use, as different amps sound better using the CDP's single ended outputs, and some amps sound better using the CDP's balanced outputs. (It all get's pretty crazy doesn't it)?

Also, can I get a Syrah with a remote control option? Not that I'm lazy, but I'm a firm believer in the ability of being able to make volume changes from my listening chair.

Thanks again! Louis