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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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jtgofish
515 posts
 
Paulfobrecht,
I think I got the last of the 300b Cabernets.
I forgot to mention the speed of the Sauvignon.I used to use a Metaxas Marquis 2 preamp[SS] that was considered a reference point for speed[very short signal paths] but the Sauvignon was even faster,and in all other respects better.Most preamps,regardless of price or format sound smeared and sluggish by comparison,and yet many people have huge amounts of money tied up in systems without ever coming to understand how critical [and how scarce] a really good preamp is.
paulfolbrecht
603 posts
 
Hear you on that speed! Direct-coupling and short paths is where it's at. I do not know the technical details, but don't really understand why anybody makes non-direct-couple tube linestages as they seem to always have that slow, mushy sound in comparison.
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pablovila
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Hi:

I have a question about 6922s. I was using Amperex White Label USA made in the phono section with good results, but one tube is now gone for good. What is the experience of those using the Chenin regarding the 6922 tube? Mick shipped my Chenin with a pair of Phillips, but I immediately replaced them with the Amperex. Any help will be greately appreciated. I am still waiting for my Malbecs. Pablo.
ait
480 posts
 
Still no further Malbec Impressions?
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ikkyu2
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Pablo, there are alot of good phono tubes out there.

I'm using Amperex 7308 PQ white label, which are pretty hard to find now. But, see my 1/19 post in this thread on some Russian NOS 6HN23-EB's that are only $90 for a matched pair cryo'd and VERY close to being as good as the 7308. Call The Cable COmpany and ask for John (he's a totally tube knowledgeable sales person).

Best regards,
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