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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
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raytheprinter
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thanks for the responses,my Chard. will ship out Mon.,, Hello Larry,thanks for the info,i sent my SS. to Mick twice,i will take your advice on breakin,,,im guessing that the Chard is going to be big improvement over my current pre,the choices of Nos tubes available seems overwelming to me,im sure when the time comes i can depend on you guys for advice,,thanks guys!
slipknot1
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Ray,
Congratulations on the pending shipment! You are in for a fun ride! Try to to touch base with Mick Sunday night to ENSURE that your SS number is on those shipping documents. Otherwise, your Chard. is gonna sit in Anchorage customs.
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raytheprinter
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Slipknot,i will email Mick Sunday ,,,i sure dont want to wait any longer than i have to!!thanks,boy,im sure looking forward to this!!!!!!!
cello
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Ray,
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Just let us know when you are ready to roll some tubes. I am sure the group can and will give you some ideas on tubes and sources.
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Do scroll way back a bunch a read posts from Ecclectique, Jazzdude, Bwhite, and a few others. It will give you a primer on what tubes you might consider trying. It will also help pass the time and keep your mind off waiting for your pre to arrive.
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I can tell you that the good NOS make all the difference in the world (esp. the 6sn7's).
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Keep us posted.
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Rgds,
Larry
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slowhand OP
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Hi Guys,

Has anyone recieved one of the New Cortese preamps with the new 3 stage all direct coupled phono stage? I have one on order from Mick, but I am dying to know what it sounds like. Mick says it is a huge leap ahead in sound for the phono stage.
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