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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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chelvam
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Atmasphere, his website did not state he is closing shop. Perhaps, he wanted to quit but didn't do it or just doing it on small scale. BTW, which parts were glued together? The Chrome plat? That's normal and sometimes it is also possible for the customs to rip off to check them and glued them back. I once received Koala bears from Australia all ripped apart by customs for inspection.

Maril555, I am sorry to hear your unfortunate situation. Are you still having the Amp?

chelvam
17 posts
 
Mabil555, I just read all your earlier posts and found the answer to my question.
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atmasphere
11,979 posts
 
Chelvam, I've seen photos of the insides of 2 Suprateks (one photo is in a 6moons review). In both, the filter caps in the power supply were not secured by any hardware, instead were simply glued to the inside of the unit. This is a Bad Idea even if you are doing a DIY project. One drop in shipment (or otherwise) and you have a shock and fire hazard situation.
jeffjazz
114 posts
 
I am not aware of any of the parts coming loose from any inmates that own Supratek. Opened mine up to upgrade some caps and all was intact. The caps I replaced should not have come loose in shipping unless the unit was really banged around meaning probably damaged. It took some effort to remove the glued caps. I don't see them coming loose. If you were to buy one used as it looks like not to many are being made now, it wouldn't be a bad idea to open up the bottom and make sure everything is tight. I used "goop" to glue in the new caps. They are not going to move with this stuff! It appears that Supratek is still up and running on a smaller scale. Good to know. Love my preamp.
ait
480 posts
 
I too used Goop to secure my Solen PP filter caps when I replaced the electrolytics in my Chenin, but I also made a steel bracket that I screwed into the wooden side of the unit just in case. Do I think the Goop will come loose? No, but a little extra safety doesn't hurt.
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