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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
dilly
113 posts
 
Hi, I too oredered a Chardonnay together with a friend a few months back. Mick just mailed me saying the units are being run-in now. Wow!!

Can someone tell me if you can buy better tubes from Mick directly other than the stock. My listening preferences leans towards a bit of warmth with dymanic,detailed sound with good low-end attack as my speakers reach down to 18Hz. I will be using the Chardonnay with a Mcintosh SS amp.This is my first venture into tubes , so my experience is limited. Which tubes
will be best?

Thanks.
amandarae
512 posts
 
Dilly,

When did you order your Chardonnay if I may ask?
dilly
113 posts
 
Amandarae,
I placed my order early Dec. Mine is a 220v version,so this may be the reason for the faster turnaround. I hope yours will be ready really soon. Good luck!
stiltskin
499 posts
 
Hello Amandarae, I put an order in for a syrah on december 21 2003... No word yet. I have faith in the man... Cool out...It will arrive... Soon!
amandarae
512 posts
 
Stiltskin,

Thanks for letting me know, I really appreciate it! I believe that I am next in line (or batch) when you receive the golden news from Mick. At present, I already completed collecting at least two sets of the various tubes which the Syrah requires (6sn7, 5881, 6106, 6f6g, 6gk5, 6v6, 5ar4, 5842/417a etc.) of the brands owners of the Supratek talk about here on this thread.

I'm cool! In fact the wait gave me time to finish my other projects (two 3 cubic foot 12 inch driver-sealed subwoofer, Balance power isolation transformer with dc supressor, and tweaking my Teres 255 to the currently available upgrades). But I am not being honest if I say that the wait doesn't bother me! I am very anxious/excited to be part of the Supratek experience to say the least.

Oh well, the wait continues......something to look forward to...life is good!!!
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