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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
slowhand
stevem1960
75 posts
 
Hi Jazzdude,

Having gone from a Cortese to a Cabernet myself, I have to say that you will not regret the decison to go up to a Cabernet!! Both are excellent, but the Cab just has a more hear-through character, it's a very detailed and addictive preamp...

Regards,

Steve M.
bwhite
807 posts
 
Hi Jazzdude - congratulations! I'm sure the Sauvignon will be a fantastic addition to your system. Please let us know what you think when it arrives.
bigbottlebob
5 posts
 
Anyone looking for a Syrah?
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
OK Supratek Syrah owners, what is your favorite tube compliment in your preamp? I am using Ken-Rad Black Glass 6SN7' Tung-Sol 5881's, Mullard 6GK5's, and Bendex Redbank 6106 as the rectifier tube. I am still using the stock tubes in the front of the phono stage. I am getting a lot of air between instruments with a lot of low level resolution with this setup. I sometimes switch out the Ken-Rads for 1940's Sylvania VT-231's or Tung-Sol round plates. How about the rest of you, what sounds best to your ear?
ecclectique
509 posts
 
My tube compliment mirrors slowhands exactly, except for the regulation tubes. I use western electric 350b's in place of the tung sol 5881.
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