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
slowhand

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I purchased the upgraded umbilical cord from Brad at Revelation Audio Lab for my Chardonay. The cord totally transformed my Chardonay. I was shocked listening to the level of changes. The best $169 ever spent.
Larry

In my case the music became much clearer. It's like a thick film was removed. It's crystal clear. Revelation audio lab is listed on Audiogon.

Good luck.
Tim
Colink04
Purchased directly through listing on Audiogon. It is the passage cryosilver .5m. Brad will know exactly what you need. He would have to get the special connector to fit the Supratek.

Tim
Hi everyone.

I have the Malbec amps. They sound so good, I am going to keep them for a long time. I am in the process of adding the V-Caps to the Malbec. I had the V-Caps installed in my Chardonay Pre amp. The result is just incredible.I used to have the Cary Six Pac. I used to think the Six Pac were good. After hooking the Malbec into my system, I never look back to the Six Pac again. In testing the the Six Pac vs the Malbec, I hooked one Six Pac mono block to one speaker and one Malbec to the other speaker. There are a lot more music coming from the Malbec. The sound is also much clearer. Malbec also have volume control so you can balance the level on each speaker. The Malbec also allow you to control the level of warmth or brightness in the sound. I used both KT-88 and EL-34 tubes. IMHO, the EL-34 sound much better.

I 'll be turning off radar. Enjoy the music.
The music is much clearer. Bass is more defined. The best upgrade that I have done for my system. Two v-caps cost me less than $300.
Hi everyone

I received by Malbec amps back from Kevin Covi after he added the V-Caps to them. At first the changes were not that great. However, after only several hours of breaking in, the result is just shocking. I was playing the Malbec at high volume on my Edgarhorn Vintage Titan. It feels very close to being at a live concert. The music sounded lod and clear and non-fatiguing. I could listen for hours at high volume if it was not for my wife. I am really glad that I took the chance in adding the V-Caps. It cost more to add the V-caps to the Malbec since they require 2 V-Caps for each mono block. Kevin Covi was really helpful throgh out the modification process. Anyhow, I hope to get some of you excited.

Enjoy the music.
Tim
Hi Slowhand

I am listening to my Malbec and being shocked again with the level of new sound that have not heard before from my old CDs. The V-cap keep getting better as I logged more burn in time.

BTW, thanks for introducing us to Supratek.

Tim
This is like the end of a good movie, but all good things never seem to last long. I hope that Mick is happy with his new profession. Mick,thanks for your help and good luck.

Tim
Has anyone compared any of the Supratek preamp model against the Cary SLP 05 preamp ? If yes, lease share your experience. Thanks.

Tim