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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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ivarmorten
9 posts
 
Anybody have any idea how long a NOS Mullard GZ34 will last in a Chardonnay?
stiltskin
499 posts
 
Ivarmorten,
A good long time for a early production GZ-34,years as a matter of fact.

One thing,don't switch your preamp and system on for a short period of time then shut it down.
This will shorten the life of your tubes.
Plan on listening for a while.
amandarae
512 posts
 
Hello Mark,

OT but, any news on the tubes?

regards,

Abe
stiltskin
499 posts
 
Hi Abe,
Sorry ,I ment to get back sooner,forgot...Age

The Cunningham 45s did not test well at all,however I do have apair of RCA 45 Radiotron black plates later vintage that are used though test fine. Is $20.00 each too much?

Crazy thing I have a dozen or so 1920s vintage 201A and 301a Cunninghams that came with the bunch that all but one test great.
I ment to ask you ,how does your Haggerman phonostage compare to your Chenin?
amandarae
512 posts
 
Hello Mark,

I responded to the your post in my system's page.

The trumpet is a good phono stage no question! The Chenin though is special. It has that liquid midrange but dynamics on the top and bottom are well balance. The Trumpet's bass is authoritative to say the least. this can be trace through the SS rectifier many irons used in the phono power supply design.

regards,

Abe
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