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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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gryphongryph
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Jetter- thanks
mesch
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Markus, congrats on your retirement! I am retired, it is a great life. Affords more time to muck around with audio concerns :-).
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deepee99
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Sachs hands down. You could pry my DS-2 from my cold dead fingers. Don’s a bit backed up right now, moving to a new house, so if he’s abrupt with you, give him a little slack..
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a_shah
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@markusthenaimnut
@mickm9  although I do own DS-2 and pretty satisfied withit  I did not know about Supratek when I purchased my DS-2 but this hobby is a rabbit hole being retired myself I spend quite some time with my system visiting audiophile society get to gathers over a period of couple of years I tend to agree with michm9 , their is something "magical" about point to point wiring & simplicity of circuits and proves true talent of a good engineering design   So congratulations on your decision ! 
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cal3713
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I'm also researching tube pres in this price range and the deHavilland UltraVerve seems like another good option. 
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