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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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ediaz3
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I am using the VTA SP14 upgraded version and have to say it is noticeably better then anything else i have tried . 

http://www.tubes4hifi.com/SP14-2018.htm
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celander
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@bigkidz: Are you the genius behind Vu Jàdé Audio?
https://www.vujadeaudio.com/about-us.html

bigkidz
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My partner is the genius but I have learn more than I want to admit!


I am having a ton of fun though!


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celander
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bigkidz, +1. Same here. Learning a lot here and enjoying the music at home!
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thaluza
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I really liked my Supratek Cortese. I sold it to buy an Audio Research LS25 MKii preamp, which turned out to be a step backwards sonically. The Cortese sounded great with the included EH tubes, so tube rolling was not necessary. It also had a very nice built in phonostage. Mick was great to deal with. The only drawback for me was that the power supply got hot and it warmed up my room a little too much, which is why I started looking for other preamps. I really liked the sound of my system with the Cortese, though.

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