Preamp Deal of the Century

Hey there,

Does the Syrah preamp (with remote) ever show up on Audiogon? I'd love to find a used one that someone was willing to part with, as I can't quite afford the nearly $3000 price right now (after shipping, etc.)

Thanks,

Todd

The reason I'm responding is that I am the first poster to reach the 500 post milestone on this site, I think. Seriously Todd, I doubt if you are going to find a used Sarah with remote at much less than 3K but you will probably get a few extras including NOS tubes and forgiveness of Custom duties not to mention the savings of shipping costs from down under to your front door and last but certainly not least, the wait. The reason you might find one is that some deep pocketed audiophile with the resources to own whatever he likes probably bought one and in the interim of the wait found something better. Just an off the wall hypothesis but why else? I doubt there is anything that approaches what this pre does at anything close to its price. It is just a wonderful piece.

I would say if you could find a Sarah with remote for less than or around 3K you probably would have a difficult time doing better and surely could do a lot worse. Save your money but don't expect a find for much less than retail.

Well guys, I can't believe it, 500 posts on this thread! When I posted this thread last year I had no idea it would become what I believe is the longest in Audiogon history. I am so glad that I have been able to help spread the word about Mick, his great company, and his beautiful looking and sounding products. Let's all raise a glass to Mick! Gaday Mates!

Tubegroover, you dog, you beat me to it, I was planning to write post 500! I ordered a Syrah in December, and it just arrived, I have not plugged it in yet. One thing that is kind of cool - there is no writing or labels on the chrome finish. Mick points out that it would mar the artform, and that stock labeling is not practicle for custom designed equipment. (He does include a drawing that explain what the switches are, and which inputs are phono, cd etc.)

I've seen two used Syrahs on Audiogon, but they were not much below the original price, so new is probably the best option.

I just heard the Odyssey Pre-amp at the SF show! Everyone who walked into his room was blown away.... then he told them the price and there jaws dropped!!! No one is talikg about this company in the trade mags because hes blowing the preception of what you need to spend to get unbelivable quality.

How about a QUALITY Pre-amp for 1000.00 that has the same design as the super expensive Symphonic Line Pre-amp.

Call Klaus at Odyssey and at least check it out.

www.odysseyaudio.com