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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
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dennis_the_menace
467 posts
 
Patrick, I'm the guy from DC, and I've gone ahead and put an order in for a new Syrah. Guess I should take that "wanted" down... especially since I'm now committed to waiting! I figure it'll be worth whatever little improvements Mick has made over the months.
rockhead
83 posts
 
Okee Doke Dennis. If you change your mind, the offer is open.
Regards,
Patrick
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dennis_the_menace
467 posts
 
Can someone tell me what the tube compliment is in the Syrah? On Mick's site, it says 417/5842 for the phono, then 6SN7 and 5881. Even if there is two of each (which I'm assuming there is), the picture has *8 tubes*, not 6. What is the other tube pair?

thanks...
ethannnn
45 posts
 
The other tube is a 6GK5 as part of the phono section.
jpms
39 posts
 
Hello, I´m new in this forum. I´m from Madrid (Spain).

I´ve just ordered a Cortese, line stage version, with several modifications and I´d like to know what you think about it.

- Balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs, with provision for biamping with both, the balanced and unbalanced output.
- Power supply connector on power supply (to add later a phono stage.
- A headphone socket.

Mick was agree wiht all of it, I´m sure he can do it without compromise the Cortese´s sound.
I don´t know many things about valves and I´m not sure if I´m asking too much.
What about the cables he recommends, the TMC?

Thanks, guys.
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