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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
nickatkins
82 posts
 
Has anyone ordered a DAC from Mick? When's the first shipment due?
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ethifi
75 posts
 
Hi, as this is my first venture into tubes, I need your help again. I'm planning on ordering some NOS tubes from a guy for my new Chardonnay.
(1) New Mullard GZ34 NOS, NIB, Double Halo Getter, black, small base.
Factory Date Codes of f32 B2I
Balanced to within 1.4%.
Tested (62,61) on a TV7 tester where 40 is the minimum.
(2) Used Tungsol 6L6WGB brown base, made for GE.
Measured 80% of new tubes.

Are these any good?
ecclectique
509 posts
 
Hi Ethifi. They would be very good sounding tubes if they were not so tired. It is imperative that a full wave rectifier tests strong, a minimum 90% emission with matching sections[preferrably higher than 95%]. The tung sol 6L6's are surely just tired old pulls from a guitar amp. Don't even consider these in your chardonnay . ET....call home! [email me directly].
jpms
39 posts
 
Today I´ve tried the iPod as a source connected to the Syrah and the amazing CAD 805C. The iPod is a surprising good litle machine, big sound, smooth, good bass...Really something special.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday's to all of you Supratek owners and to everyone who participates and enjoys this thread. Have a wonderful New Year!

Tom
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