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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
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allanblissett
162 posts
 
My Chardonnay is on the way. Mick emailed me this morning to say its done testing and ready to ship.
Its only been two months since I ordered it, so the wait wasn't too bad. Can't wait, I should have it by the weekend I guess.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Hi Allanblissett,

That is great. Mick must really be improving the time that people have to wait. You are going to love your pre. A word of advice. Let the stock tubes burn in good before tube rolling. In my opinion, tube rolling is not even necessary. Mick is tuning these preamps to the stock tubes. I don't think you will get better sound and you will shrink your wallet on NOS tubes.
allanblissett
162 posts
 
Thanks for the advice. Two question if you don't mind.
How long do they take to get here from down under, and
How long to burn in.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
You should have in in about a week or maybe less. As long as it does not get stuck in customs that is. Did you give Mick your SS#. I am told customs is requiring this now. If you did not give it to him, you will probably get a call from Fed Ex or DHL telling you it is waiting in customs.

As for break in time. At least 100 hours, and truly more like 200 hours. Don't worry though, the pre will be a pure delight straight out of the box. As it breaks in it just keeps getting better. Don't even think about tube rolling during break in. Let those stock tubes sow what they can do.
allanblissett
162 posts
 
Its coming by DHL. Mick didn't ask for my ss# and I didn't give it. I hope it doesn't get stuck.
Did he send you a tracking #, I asked him to send me one but I have not got it yet.
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