I have an extra supratek Syrah with phono I may part with in WI has a wonderful sound and synergy with my systems but I'm moving and downsizing.
audible illusions vs supratek, vs holoaudio vs backert
starting to re-build a system and thought I'd start with some well known budget pre-amps that are supposed to punch above their weight. i will be playing rock cd's only through atma-sphere m60's. speakers and cd player are still TBD. any thoughts/comparisons on these brands. Obviously the supratek and holo are cheaper, but still wouldn't mind some overall feedback as I have never listened to any of them.
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I'm not going to debate anyone on what sounds better or worse than an AI preamp. But I have owned two Modulus 3a preamps throughout the years and for whatever shortcomings they had, they never sounded like a SS preamp to my ears. They were always rich in tone using Mullard CCAs. Where they could be beat was in transparency.
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@ebm Noted the Supratek comment - agree! I have the opportunity for a 1 owner sparingly used 18 year old Syrah at a good price. It would have to be packed and shipped (professionally). I'm unfamiliar with their longevity/reliability - are you? I want to pull the trigger, but some insight there would be helpful. Also if there are service agents in the US.....
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@ebm Noted the Supratek comment - agree! I have the opportunity for a 1 owner sparingly used 18 year old Syrah at a good price. It would have to be packed and shipped (professionally). I'm unfamiliar with their longevity/reliability - are you? I want to pull the trigger, but some insight there would be helpful. Also if there are service agents in the US..... |
@budburma -- member jslateiv is a stateside tech for Supratek, in North Carolina. I sent my 20 yo Chenin in for a lookover and replace parts that might be due, cost around $500, highest recomend for Johnny's work, |
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