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
slowhand:

did mick say anything about how the amps are wired? i'd presume that 60 watts from a single pair of KT88 tubes means the amps are wired for ultralinear operation. i'm hoping he can wire them for triode operation as well as i intend to biamp with the supratek amp on top and a pair of digital amps on bottom.

If you check Mick's website and click on amps, he explains about the amp in more detail. He says they will sound like a single end triode amp.
I have to concurr with SteveM.I have tried TJ meshplate PX4s,EH 300Bs and TJ meshplate 300Bs in my Cabernet.The TJ 300Bs are vastly better.They have utterly amazing treble and a lovely double cream sort of richness without any loss in vibrancy.In a way they are the epitome of the 300B sound.
The EH 300Bs sound dull,dry and compressed by comparison.

JT
Having owned a Supratek Chenin pre-amp for approximately 2-years, last week, I had occasion to contact Mick about a perceived problem. I say perceived, because after Mick's reply, I realized that I had made an erroneous assumption.

However, the reason for this post is to not discuss the specifics of my communiqué with Mick, but to commend Mr. Maloney for his first rate communications skills. Not only were Mick's communications before the sale detailed, cogent, and prompt, but thereafter, my experiences were as positive as before the sale.

It's great owning a fine piece of equipment. It's even better knowing that its designer and manufacturer provides top notch customer service.

PS. The same positive comments apply to my turntable manufacturer, Thom Mackris (Galibier Design), my amplifier manufacturer, Ken Stevens (CAT [Convergent Audio Technologies]), Dr. Roger West -- my Soundlab speaker manufacturer, and Gordon Rankin of Wavelength Audio (my USB DAC designer/builder). I've said it before on Audiogon, but it bears repeating, by buying from cottage and SMALL businesses; I’ve reaped BIG rewards, and have forged lasting friendships. Cheers to all those I’ve mentioned, and to all the other wonderful dedicated, inventive, manufacturers and hobbyists that help us reproduce the music that so fires our passions!
I have had exactly the same experiences with Mick and Thom Mackris.
Both are totally accessible and a pleasure to deal with. Thom's table with the Grange phono stage is very special.