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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
aryo
5 posts
 
Good news! Mick contacted me yesterday and hope I could get it sorted out soon.
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outlier
381 posts
 
Just to note, I'm putting up my Syrah for sale in the next few days if anyone is interested in it. It's still a gem of a full-function pre. I moved to Doshi linestage & Thor phono.
bassdude
496 posts
 
I must "second" the opinion of 02-25-08: Amandarae in his response to Steve's question of what he thinks of the Orion's.

Without question... the best speakers I've had, or heard, are the Linkwitz Orion's and Linkwitz LX521's.

They "have it all" at a bargain price... nothing really sounds better!
shertzy
14 posts
 
Hi folks, 
I am a new owner of a Supratek Chardonnay and i LOVE it, it is incredible! This unit has upgraded Jupiter flat caps, Lundhal transformers, Mundorf S/G/O in power along with much more and it is breathtakingly good, best i have had. Massively smitten kitten over here!

After trying the pre i am after some monos, does anyone have any feedback on the Merlots?

If anyone is thinking of selling some Supratek mono blocks please PM me : )

Enjoy the music

Cheers
nordicnorm
313 posts
 
Great to see the love downunder for Blue Circle products!

Another very good Canadian product is Don Sachs’ custom linestage 6SN7 tube-based preamp.
http://www.dsachsconsulting.com/custom%20line%20stage.html

Base model is US$1,699. You can add different tubes (Don highly recommends the Shuguang Black Treasure CV181z, I do too!), change the output caps to either Jupiter Copper, or Duelund CAST PIO-Cu, or add XLR connectors.

I just replaced my Doge 8 preamp, which I felt was great value for the money, with one of Don’s preamp. It don’t know if the difference I’m hearing is the result of going from a 12AT7-based preamp to 6SN7-based one, but the improvement in sound is startling.

With upgrades, my unit came in at AUD$2,700. Don stands by his work.

@shertzy - check out the Doge 9 monoblocks: US$4,000 (delivered direct from the factory)
http://www.doge.audio/products/tube-power-amps/doge-9-pab/

A review here: 


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