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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?
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wah8dy
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I’m struggling with the same question, Sachs pre and phono vs Supratek Cortese with standard tube phono. Building new system (last horray): 
Spatial X5 speakers, being built
Linear Tube Audio MicroZOTL40 amp
VPI Scout, JMW 9
Benz Micro L2 cart
Jolida JD100 Tube CD
LAST PIECE OF THE PUZZLE- preamp & phono
listen to 70-80’s R&B, Jazz, Pop & some soft rock (music).
looking for thoughts, suggestions, input - choice between two noted units only. 
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wah8dy
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Hey gryphongryph, thanks for the input. My dedicated 2-channel system has always been tube based. Have SS in different HD family room setup (Anthem MRX 520, AE Aegis speakers/sub). Considered hybrid and Sutherland pre's for 2-channel but tubes seem more true and lifelike for vinyl. I ahve a 1500 LP collection. Sachs and Supratek are said to be well built and easy on tubes, don't expect the need to replace tubes often. 
Previous 2-channel system (15+ yr. setup) -
Jolida 202 (full upgrade last fall)
Antique Sounds ASUSA PP2 phono pre
Jolida JD 100 CD
ACI Force sub
Tyler Acoustics Ref. Monitors       
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