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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
powers
46 posts
 
Srajan's reviewed a older version of the Cabernet Dual. The review version used the 6sn7 tube for the low frequency. The most recent version (manufactured Dec '07) uses a 6H30 for the low frequency stage. There is a master control pot on the front of the chassis and a low frequency pot on the top of the chassis in between the 6H30 tubes. On the rear of the unit there are no gain controls, just a switch for xlr or RCA output.
dracule1
1,085 posts
 
Thanks. Guess 6H30 is better than 6sn7 for bass and probably better for the rest of the freq as well. ARC seems to use this tube in many of their gears.
clipsal
80 posts
 
I've tried using only the 6H30 section and it sounds a quiet sterile. Really need the 101D to get the magic.
dracule1
1,085 posts
 
What kind of "magic" are you talking about?
clipsal
80 posts
 
The Midrange sounds sublime with the 101D including a very extended top end. Plus the amount of detail retreived is astonishing with this valve. I have two other friends who both have the Sauvignon model commenting on the sound quality of Mick's pre with the 101D section.
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