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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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kgturner
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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.
powers
46 posts
 
Srajan further suggests that Mick uses auricaps in his equipment.
Curious, if Mick does not like v-caps why would he ship units with them?
I just popped my bottom cover off my Cab Dual (manufactured less than a month ago) and I see both auricaps and v-caps TFTF. Hopefully the v-caps are in a benign position???
Clipsal, do you have v-caps?
zarco
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I just asked Mick about installing v caps in my Chardonnay and this was his reply... "Richard I hate the V-caps- they re brittle and harsh sounding- some think they have "detail", but that's their call not mine"
houstonreef
74 posts
 
I asked Mick about the V-CAP and he replied same as Zarco stated.
slowhand OP
610 posts
 
I spoke with Mick about 5 months ago about the V-Caps, and he said he needed more time to form a final opinion. He only had about 50 to 70 hour on them. I contacted him recently and he said after putting 400+ hours on them that he did not like them and would not recommend using them. I continue to stand by my opinion that Mick got my Cortese right from the start. It sounds great to me in stock form. I have no desire to change tubes, volume control, or caps. I just continue to enjoy music!

Kgturner,

Glad to hear your Cabernet Dual is on it's way to you. I hope you enjoy it. I am sorry the Malbecs did not work out for you.
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