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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
whoopadeedoo
50 posts
 
I use my Supratek with my Merlin VSM. It's not exactly the same as the TSM (which I've also owned), but I will say that I enjoy the combo immensely.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Do any of you guys have the LP Soular Energy by Ray Brown on Pure Audiophile label? I got it for Christmas. WOW! this thing will test the limits of your system. The LP sounds fantastic! Some of the bass notes from Browns bass shake the whole house! I do experience some mistracking because of all the energy on the LP. I am tracking my ZYX Yatra at 1.95gm which is fine on my other LP's, but not on this torture test. If you run analog and don't have this LP, I highly recommend it.
simon74
216 posts
 
Hi Slowhand,

try the Cartridgemans Isolator, I never knew how good my Syrahs phono stage was till I installed this thing.
I've never had any problems with my Airy 11 at 1.91 gms but with this thing installed, it will track anything without complaint or any sign of strain.
Rgds Si
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Thanks Simon74,

I have been looking around, but I don't see anything on this Cartridge Man Isolator. Can you tell me where to look for it?
amandarae
512 posts
 
Do any of you guys have the LP Soular Energy by Ray Brown on Pure Audiophile label? I got it for Christmas. WOW! this thing will test the limits of your system. The LP sounds fantastic! Some of the bass notes from Browns bass shake the whole house! I do experience some mistracking because of all the energy on the LP.

I do! Have it since 2004. Great stuff especially "Cry Me A River".

Have not experienced any mistracking on my rig with this LP. Maybe you have some rumble issue or a case of mis-match compliance between the cart and the arm. Assuming that the arm, VTF, and tracking force are all set up correctly.

Since we are on this topic, may I suggest Ray Brown/Jimmy Rowles "Tasty". From Concord Jazz CJ-122. This is the only record I have so far that bottoms out my 4 x Peerless XLS subwoofer drivers even at moderate volume setting on the preamp. Talk about dynamics!
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