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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
houstonreef
75 posts
 
thanks Simon74, i just reset the 2 middle backward and gain significantly in volume but i need more time to compare the linestage in low and high gain. what is your favorite (low or high gain) anyone?
pablovila
46 posts
 
Hi Houstonreef. The Coincidents are 96db. Mick modified the Malbecs to work with my high efficiency speakers. As usual, first class service. Pablo.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
Am I crazy or did I read somewhere that Mick is working on a DAC for cd players?
houstonreef
75 posts
 
Are you serious, slowhand? That is going to be awsome!!!
simon74
216 posts
 
Hi Houstonreef,

don't change the top plate mounted gain switches with the volume turned up !
However if you just turn the volume down, you can switch thru the rear gain knobs positions and just listen for the best setting. From reading on here, most people prefer the gain set high. I find lowering the gain can make my system sound more relaxed, other people reckon it looses dynamics.
Very much listen and set it to what suits you & your system the best.
The beauty of this range of adjustment is , that as Mick says, it should allow to you find the sweet spot that matches your power amps/speakers.
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