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How is Supratek Chardonnay compared to Cary SPL-98

I am currenly using a PrimaLuna Prologue 3, McCormack DNA-1 and B&W CDM9NT speaker.
Cary SLP 98 is one of the highly praised preamp and is always on next list when i am ready to upgrade. Recently, I learned about Supratek and read the rave reviews. Anyone used both can share how they compared?
And how are these 2 compared to the Prologue 3 I am using? They are about double the price, I wondering if it is worth the difference.

Thanks.
gte357s
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philjolet
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It seems to me Supratek was not in business recently but have started manufacturing again. Cary has been in business for several years and seems steadier.

fwiw - something to consider...
gte357s OP
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Yes, this is one of my concern too. Since it is hand made, the quality control may varies. I am also afraid of getting hiss or hum. In the "deal of the century" thread, someone pointed out getting loud hum. By reading the reviews, i got an impression that Cary is great and I hardly seen any negative comment. The Supretak is a WOW, but the quality control is not as good
macdadtexas
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I love my Cary, I like the Supertak.
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