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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
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bwhite
807 posts
 
Any standard power cord with a 15A IEC will work Supratek. Radio Shack sells 'em or you could just power down your computer, unplug it, and use that power cord.

In the long run, you'll want something better.
jazzdude
332 posts
 
any IEC power cord will do in the short term. i would definately plan on upgrading the power cord in the future. there isn't much need to go hog-wild and get a $2k power cord.
cello
645 posts
 
Bwhite
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Brian - I just ordered a Power Cord from Moray James for my Cortese. I should have it in my hands next week.
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Moray commented that the cord was cryoed (pleasant surprise). How many hours did it take for your cord to fully break in.
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Thanks for all of your hard work in researching this one. I will let you all know what kind of results I get in my system.
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Thanks,
Larry
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mrmb
299 posts
 
I’m seeking suggestions about interconnect length.

Having ordered my Chenin a couple of days after Saint2, I'm eagerly preparing to hear from Mick that mine is ready.

Because I ordered the Chenin to re-start spinning vinyl after a long hiatus, I'm contemplating moving my rack from in between my speakers to in front, and to the side of them.

My Interconnect run would double from 3 Meters to 6 Meters. I certainly do NOT have to do this. Consequently, I'm seeking advice before I spend the time and money to do so.

Would I experience a sonic degradation from using a 6-Meter pair of interconnects? Are any others successfully using a run of this length, or longer? Or has it been tried, and for the worse?
bwhite
807 posts
 
Hi Larry, Congratulations on the Moray James PC. They require a days or two to stabilize after being shipped. But sound very good right out of the bag. Hopefully Moray can get that cable built and out to you quickly. Let us know what you think.
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