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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
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ait
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Outlier, if you look a couple posts above yours, you'll see my review of the Mullard GZ33. It's approved by Mick, and I think it sounds fantastic.
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outlier
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Thanks Ait (Have you tried the GZ37 though - just curious about the comparison).
ait
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No, just GZ33 and GZ34/5AR4. I prefer the GZ33.

If you look at the ratings, the GZ37 should not be used with a first PS cap greater than ~4uF due to too great of a current draw on the tube; the first PS cap in my Chenin is 3uF. Yours is probably close to that. Maybe that's why the GZ37 died?

The GZ33 can handle a lot more (up to ~60uF, I think I read somewhere).
ait
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Ooops! I meant to type "the first PS cap on my Chenin is 33uF", hence why I wouldn't use a GZ37 - now my post makes sense!

Sorry if there was any confusion...
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outlier
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Thanks for the info Ait. I'll see can I get my hands on the GZ33. Just to mention, I was using the GZ37 on the Syrah for about 6 years, so it had a good innings. It really was so beautiful compared to the Bendix I'm using now which seems a bit hard/etched - it's subtle, but I hear it. Anyways, happy listening.
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