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Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?

I'm preparing to replace my SS preamp with a tube unit and have read with great interest many threads on this board. This is where I learned about Don Sachs model 2 preamps. They sound like what I'm looking for and those who own them consistently express their satisfaction with them.

Now I've just been reading and learning about the Supratek lineup. Wow. These also sound like fantastic works of art. Leaving me with a new question about which way to go. 

Thoughts? Advice? Experience? Anyone care to share?
markusthenaimnut

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t_ramey
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@jaymark   How does the Truth preamp compare to the Sachs in your system? Yes, thanks for taking up the cause to do a direct comparison between the Sachs and Supratek!
t_ramey
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Thanks @cal3713    for your response. System dependence is definitely the key along with user/owner preferences.  One thing I’ve heard is the Truth works best when the source puts out more than 2v and the input impedance of the amp is less than 2v. I have one amp that has 5v input so it may not be the best pairing but am looking at a tube amp that has less than 1v.  
Looking forward to jaymark’s shootout with the Sachs/Supratek.
t_ramey
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@markusthenaimnut.  

Did you ever get the chance to compare your Supratek to a Don Sachs? One of your previous posts mentioned having this opportunity so was just curious if that ever happened.
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