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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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wjt3
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When will the shootout happen? I'm on the fence between the two Sachs/Supratek--thanks
wjt3
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Thanks OZ-- I'm thinking of trying something diff than the Audio Research Ref 6 I have. I tried a new Luxman 590ax2 and liked it for its class A amps. Its in place now. Someone mentioned that the Sachs or Supra was like a combo of the sound of the Lux and Ref 6 (from the preamp section that is)  Thoughts?
wjt3
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Thanks OZ-- does it have some weight to it? Mid-low bass? I'll pair it up to ARC d400mk2 or d240mk2 solid states or a Carver 275 tube amp. I dumped the 10k ARC Vt80 tube amp due to the Carver besting it in my system. Thanks again
wjt3
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Sorry so late OZ-- thanks for the reply. I found a local guy that had a new Sachs and had his Series 3 he was going to put up for sale so I just bought it. Damn they sound soooo good!!! I've ran it with the tube amp, the ss amps and they sound great togther. The big surprise was when I ran it into the Luxman (seperated the amp/preamp section) --man the class A 30 watts with the Sachs was perfect. I may place my order for the newer version and then decide which Sachs to keep. Do you have any thoughts on the mono bloc of the Carvers?? Thanks OZ
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