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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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kingrat65b103
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Hi Guys,

Sorry if this is off current topic but.....

I have just received my new chenin pre-amp and I am blown away by its (stock) performance. (compared to vintage CJ PV10a)

Not shy of tube rolling I was wondering if there was a (general) consensus (after 5 yrs cumulative worth of posts!!!) as to the best NOS tubes to employ to gain further sonic benefits.

Is the WE 350B, Tung Sol VT231/6SN7 Round Plate, Phillips Miniwatt GZ34 metal base plate still the way to go or has their been progression?

thanks
slipknot1
1,423 posts
 
As an FYI to folks following this thread, I just recieved a notice from Brad at Revelation Audio Labs that the custom umbilical for the Supratek power supply is on it's way to me. To those of you waiting for yours, you should be hearing from Brad shortly...
powers
46 posts
 
Hi King,

Not sure if you caught this great thread (http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1112733965&) on tuberolling in the Supratek.
I have a Chardonnay that I purchased last year. After some of burn-in with the stock tubes, I found the sound a bit thin and subsequently did some tube rolling per the experience and recommendation on this thread. After trying many different 6sn7s, and regulator tube varieties, and also many different permutations of each, I arrived at my current tube components which are also, BTW, sited by many on this thread! (National Union 350b, Tung-Sol 6sn7gt RP and a Bendix 6106). With this line-up the sound is big with a lot of weight and substance.(Brimar CV1988 and Kenrads are also quite nice in the line stage.) I have also tried the Philips metal base GZ34 but find the 6106 provides a more focused presentation. You should give both of these rectifiers a try and see what sounds best in your system.
kingrat65b103
2 posts
 
Powers

Thanks for the reply and the headsup on the tube rolling thread. As far as I can gather from reading the thread, there's still no real consensus as people have different setups and wants from their systems.... however a few notable tube examples keep poppin up over and over, 350b, Tung-sol RP, Bendix 6106, Kenrads etc to name a few....
(However $400 for a matched WE 350B nos pair is a bit pricey!)

So i'll try the 6106 first and go from there :o)

Thanks for the advice.
powers
46 posts
 
Yea, consensus is tough...kinda like herding cats!

Explore different tubes and listen for what you like!
Above all...Have Fun
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