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
Stevem1960,

Thanks for your insights about the Cortese. You have given me a better understanding about how the unit sounds.

Cheers
I could not believe it, this is such a long thread that I cannot even finish reading it.
As a future owner of a Syrah (ordered two months ago), I am in awe from following this thread. I know that I have long ways to go (waiting) but my excitement and anxiety grows leaps and bounds for what it will bring on my system after lurking here for several months now and digesting all the info of present owners.

In fact, I began tube shopping a month ago and getting very close to have a set and a spare of what many (Bwhite, Tubegroover, Jazzdude, Ecclectique, Swampwalker, Fiddler, Slowhand, Jewel_Hasan, etc.)users recommend that gives positives to the performance of their unit.

Although I am not an initiated member yet, I find tis thread very informative and full of camaraderie from the group who are experiencing the Supratek marvels in terms of giving priceless and countless advice to those new to the Supratek world.

Keep 'em coming guys! Following this thread is more than educational to me. I am sure that future owners like me are benefiting from the info that others gladly share from their journey in squeezing the last drop of the Supratek brilliance.

Thanks, and looking forward to contribute here or in any forum in the near future regarding Mic's creations. All I know for sure is that when Stiltskin receive the preamp (I ordered two days after him), then theres a very good percentage that mine is also on its way.

Abe
Artar1 - I would say that you have made a very accurate assessment of the cortese without having heard it. The one caveat being that with the neutrality of the cortese it will be possible to add some ying or yang with proper tube-rolling.