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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
jphii
485 posts
 
Slowhand,

Thanks, I'm was having a hard time finding something I could roll. I had a feeling...but I'm no expert on tube substitutions. I just wanted to know my options.

So far, the Syrah is everything it's cracked up to be. Sounds so much better than the pre stage in my Soro. Still playing with tubes. So far I'm running:

Tung sol 5881 & Mullard gz34 in the psu

Nos 6c45pi-e & RCA gray glass in the pre.

Still have a few more tubes on hand to try. I still need to figure out a way to run the Syrah through the Soro without going through the tape loop. Two volume controls is a pain in the a@#. Oh well, it's either that or the Belles 150. Time to sell some kit and get some new tube monos!

I'll keep all informed.
slipknot1
1,423 posts
 
While I await my Syrah/Chenin, what tube combos should I be thinking about rolling into the unit?
cello
645 posts
 
Slipnot
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There are several posts with regards to tube complements for the Syrah & Cortese pre's.
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Scroll back 2-6 months and look for posts from Ecclectique, Jazzdude, Bwhite, Asa, and Tubegroover. The subject has been extremely well covered by this intelligent, experienced, and articulate group.
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I read all of their posts more than once and followed their lead. There was a bit of trial and error but they saved me a ton of time and money. I was much better for the bit of struggle and it has all worked out beautifully on my system.
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jphii
485 posts
 
Cello,

I know what you mean, but nobody has covered the 6c45pi-e, period. I read EVERY post on this thread several times. There seems to have been a tube-rolling thread, but it's disappeared. Until Slowhand let me know about possible alternatives, I was shooting in the dark. I guess that's half the fun of having a custom built preamp. Even Mick told me there was no alternatives to the Russian tube!

That's why we gotta keep asking.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Hi Jphii,

I have been told that the Amperex Gold Pin 5842 sounds good it the phono section, and also the RCA 5842. Some people swear by the WE417a, but others say it is overhyped. Guess you just have to try them for yourself. I will be very interested in your phono tube impressions. Be sure to post your results.
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