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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
ongkaku
31 posts
 
Hi Guys, can CV345 (aka WE350A) made by STC in England be a substitute for WE350B? I have found these CV345's in my local hi-fi shop and the dealer claims these are as good as WE350B. Thanks.
ecclectique
509 posts
 
Hello Ongkaku. Not a chance! The CV345 is "not" a direct substitute for a We 350b.... not even remotely close . It's American equivalent would be a 12E1. Maximum DC voltage for the screens is 300VDC. The cv 345 is basically an octal based 807. There are thousands of Genelex CV 345/12e1's floating around and come up on ebay regularly and would typically sell for less than $10.00 each "and" they rarely get a bid.
ecclectique
509 posts
 
Hi Slowhand. Yes, I have a mono switch on both my Syrah and Cortese as I too have many vinyl mono recordings.
ongkaku
31 posts
 
Thanks Ecclectique for the clarification! My search for WE350b continues...
jphii
485 posts
 
Well, the pair of WE350b's went back for a refund, but the good news is I managed to find the Sylvania 6F6g for $35 a pair shipped. Here is a picture:



I hope this is the right one. David, if you look at the pic and say it is, I will post a link where to get them.

Joe
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