Preamp Deal of the Century

Thank you TVAD, loved your post!
But no, alas I have no bias. Rather I think in matrices. I was just observing and pointing out the slightly skewed distribution of comparisons in this thread and tried, and should say succeeded, to elicit a reaction. I did speak to Emmaneuel just today: unfortunately there is no First Sound in Austin where I live. Next week I'll be travelling to D.C. but there is no FS dealer there either. There is a proud FS owner in Virginia, not far from D.C., but that is outside of the D.C area.
I should really kick myself though. In january I ended up in Florida in the general vicinity of High End Palace and should have visited there, but did not realize Larry Diaz carried First Sound at the time.
I am delighted that you are defending FS!!

Actually, I am also interested in anyone who has heard both First Sound and Supratek units in a reasonably direct comparison.

Didn't Waltersalas own the First Sound PD2 before he bought his Syrah? Don't remember if he had them both at the same time but he did mention his preference for the Syrah. Hopfefully he will read this and speak up.