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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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stevem1960
75 posts
 
All the Best in your future ventures Mick ...

Its a wonderful thing you have done to create Supratek, all those shining pre-amplifiers glowing in the dark, continuing to give listening pleasure to hundreds of music lovers Worldwide ...your legacy lives on.

You may have hung up the soldering iron for now, but I suspect the passion for good music continues to beat in your heart, so we shall see what the the future brings.

Best regards,

Steve.
slipknot1
1,423 posts
 
Mick-

Thanks for everything you have done to advance the art of bringing a truly wonderful preamp to the market at a real world price.

My Supratek is not only a joy to listen to, but a joy to look at as well. Every time I fire it up for a listening session I will think of you with great fondness.

I wish you the best on whatever road you go down, and I wish you and your family health and happiness.
frankg
176 posts
 
Mick, from what you've said here and in the e-mail that you sent me, I understand how you feel.

You need a change of pace but I suspect you'll be back when the market is more favorable (stronger dollar etc). Hopefully now you'll have a slower pace of life with enough time to do some R&D work at your leisure which will contribute to an even better product. I'll be waiting for the Cabernet Dual Signature Edition.

All The Best,
Frank
houstonreef
74 posts
 
Best Luck to you and your family, Mick.
alanzhang
9 posts
 
As a very rare Chinese user of Supratek(I'm a proud owner of Syrah ), I'm very sorry to know Mick will wind up Supratek. Particularly, one of reason that force Mick to give up is the competition from China as well as EX rate. As a fiancial journalist, I seem to experienced a live story of EX rate. I will love my Syrah more. Best wish to Mick and hope you make another wonderful real SYRAH in your new veinyard.
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