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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
ooslik
17 posts
 
I have an umbilical cord from Brad. I had him make a 1 meter for my Chardonnay and it has been in my system for about 2 weeks now. It's been breaking in and I have done some listening on the weekends, My initial response is that the music seems to be smoother overall with less glare. The back ground also seems a bit blacker. I can say also say that Brad's service was absolutley Top Notch. He was great to deal with and always kept me in the loop during the build process. No regrets on getting the cord.
simon74
216 posts
 
sorry to be a nay sayer but I think Mick is pretty honest in regard to the psu unit needing to be spaced from the pre.
I think a 0.5 mtr cord will mean that the proximity of the psu to the pre will introduce enough crap to nullify the lead.
So it's $169 for a lead a third of the length specified by the guy who designed it, what does it cost for one that gives the thing room to work as designed?
way too much I imagine
slipknot1
1,423 posts
 
1 meter is a little over 3 ft, about the length of the stock umbilical (at least on my unit). A 1 meter length from Revalation is 269.00. If I do the math, .5 meter is about half the length of the stock, not a third. I agree though, that Mick designs with specifics in mind, including the length of the umbilical.
ooslik
17 posts
 
I might have gotten mine prior to a price increase as I paid $219 for my 1 meter. I bought the 1 meter so when my cabinet gets built I can move the units further apart but I don't seem to be having any issues even though the PU is right next to the pre. Even at the 269 price I would say it is worth the purchase....With the amount of products that is available my money always goes to the guy that is all about service. One of the main reasons why I bought from Mick as well......both of these guys are outstanding.
arkio
74 posts
 
Ooslik - or anyone using the Revelation umbilical, can we get a bit more of a description of what this thing does in lieu of the stock umbilical. All I have read so far is "its worth the cost", someone mentioned "smoother sound" and "transformed my Chardonnay". Can we get some more speicifics or are the changes to subtle to describe. $269 is not alot of money but it would be nice to get a bit more of description - I'm pretty sure Mick has thought about the quality of his umbilical on these units and knows what works best (?) So for subtle changes... it might be a bust.

cheers and good listening
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