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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
arkio
74 posts
 
Any Supratek owners own Merlin speakers. Just curious if this is a good synergy. As with any combo I realize YMMV but I am just looking for impressions from any owners. Any feedback would be helpful.

good listening
dracule1
1,085 posts
 
Thanks Clipsal. Nice to hear what the 101D does. I was worried the tube may veil the sound of the source. I was thinking about going the passive route but I think the dynamics will get lost.
pjwd
35 posts
 
Has anyone out there contemplated changing the volume pot on the cortese to the alps RK50 ( as used on Kondo) - it may be possible to adapt and keep the remote control inside the unit unlike the DACT
clipsal
80 posts
 
All Supratek owners may want to read this short article by Srajan from 6moons on cap rolling (v-caps) and why he's going back to the stock Auricaps.l

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/caprolling/caps.html
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kgturner
663 posts
 
clipsal:

i read that article this morning. i asked mick in regard to my cabernet dual and he stated that it is coming equipped with auricaps. he did not speak kindly of the v-caps. my cabernet dual is presently sitting at my local fedex sort facility. i presume i will receive it monday. until then, i can only wait.
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