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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
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cbojsa
11 posts
 
any opinions on the new Audio research MKII AB listening
tests to the Supratek preamps. I amusing rowland amps
and proac speakers
Thanks
Jeff
fiddler
581 posts
 
Just got an email from Mick. He said my Supratek should be done within a month, but no guarantees. He is just taking them one at a time in his order book.

That's okay with me. I think Mick is double and triple checking things to eliminate any problems. Being a one man show I am sure the temptation is there to knock them out as quickly as you can to maximize your profit, but quality always suffers as a result.

I had rather wait an additional month and not have problems than to get my pre right away and deal with any fixes.

Anyway, I have many other tweaks I am in the middle of to keep me busy.
wsin
12 posts
 
I am on a later boat, order was placed at end of March.
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jewel_hasan
98 posts
 
Wsin - We're on the same boat. My deposit is dated March 29th.
rockhead
83 posts
 
Question. What is your opinion on asking Mick to make the CD in an XLR configuration instead of RCA's? Would it make any sonic difference? Would it be more trouble than it is worth? Am I just being rockheaded again?
Patrick
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