Upgrading from Supratek Pre to ?

It sounds like you love it, don't make the mistake of selling it,you will be sorry.

Hi Folks:
Thanks for the thoughts so far. Yes, I fear I may be disappointed were I to part with the Syrah. I could try something new (but keep the Syrah) and sell the one I prefer less. I have my Syrah retubed with some exotic tubes that really do seem to get the most out of the unit, including some Kenrad black glass regulators, a very fine Mullard rectifier (tried Bendix and others but nothing seems to touch this Mullard) and a pair of Sylvania 6SN7W metal base tubes - they really seem to take things to another level.

Anyways, I'm still wondering if anyone has gone from Supratek to something they really prefer, as I may like to try the same route. I want to get the very most from my vinyl, and am just wondering what pre/phono that could take me to a new level (if such a thing is possible).

Thanks!

I moved to Dodd Audio and then to Red Wine Audio Isabella preamp with Isabellina usb, nos dac build-in.
I have used Mullards 6922 in both and loved it.
RWA is just a bit warmer then Dodd preamp but its soundstage, image and "Vinyl" qualities with digital source is to die for.
It doesn't have the phonostage section but from what I am hearing, Vinnie Rossi is working on one right now.
As you probably know RWA as well as Dodd are battery powered preamps and his new phonostage will be of the grid as well.
I think Dodd also came out with tube/battery powered phonostage ($1500). In fact, I have asked Gary from Dodd Audio to build a custom phono with step-up transformer for me ....but I will put that request on hold.....at least for few months. Then, I am planning to audition them both and pick the one that suits my taste better.

Dodd Audio and RWA sell direct (RWA has few dealers though).
I can not speak for Dodd Audio but RWA offers 30 days money back if you are not satisfy with their product.

Worth a try and cost you nothing.

Regards
Mariusz

I have a Chenin and feel it is one of the best purchases I have ever made.

I have heard some great phono playback from Klyne, Audio Research, Cotter, and others, and some have been truly compelling but at the end of the day, I have no urge to "upgrade".

Suprateks are flexible and musical. I haven't heard anything that "kills" or "slays" them.

Have Fun.

Outlier

I've hung onto bits and pieces of my old system simply because they performed so well together and I enjoyed them for so long.

Supratek Chenin, AtmaSphere M60s and a pair of venerable Quad 63s, refurbished a number of years ago.

This combination IS really special with well recorded vocals and acoustic instruments. However someday I may part with them, right now it's too soon.

My completely new system has the ASR Exclusive phono and the system itself is far more complicated then any system that I have used. I simply need time.

I don't know what budget you have in mind for a phono stage, your table, arm and cartridge are astonishing good.

My suggestion is have a listen to a few phono stages and full function preamps above $5000.00 in your system, used or new.
I think your system and ears will deserve it.