2. amps-preamps
  3. 1016931418

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
wc65mustang
524 posts
 
Stiltskin, I am using the 1957 metal based Philips miniwatt in my Grange and it is absolutely spectacular. I replaced the 5881 regulators with a matched quad of 1952 Westinghouse 6F6GT. Hard to believe it could get any better.
Let us know what you think of the Philips GZ34.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Hi guys,

I was speaking with Mick about the new KT-88 based monoblock amps he is working on. He plans on offering a 50wpc version, a 100wpc version, and a intigrated amp version (sounds interesting). He thinks the price will be around $3000. That would be nice, but we will have to wait and see.
docsavage
109 posts
 
Mustang, I am also using the Phillips Miniwatt in my Cortese. It was a big improvement. I have had little success on the 5881's. I appreciate the tip on the 6F6GT's.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
I just found out the Pat Malone (lugnut) died last week. I am very sorry to hear this, but I know he is in a much better place now. Pat taught me a lot about life and how precious it is. I will miss him very much.
lrsky
1,118 posts
 
What is the build quality of the Supratek versus some of the other similarly priced and revered preamps?
My personal experience is with the First Sound (among dozens of more main stream pre's) and this showed me a terrific build, and not a homemade look as some smaller companies are wont to do.
I know that it gets rave reviews from owners, but generally owners like or love what they own, so this can be skewed.
Not having seen the Supratek in person,(though the exterior is quite striking) I don't know, but would like to. Can some of the owners of this product comment?
Thanks,
Larry
More to discover