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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
17 posts
 
Young, Mick did indicate he will be making only one or two grange per year from now one. Sad. And what you think of the sound. I am still not sure of the best position with the gain control. Hope your are having better luck. And please email me the manual. Thanks a lot.
chelvam
17 posts
 
Can someone tell me which pin is hot for Chardonnay balanced output?

Thanks
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kgturner
664 posts
 
chevlam:

i can't recall which is the hot for the balanced outputs, but you should be emailing mick for some of these questions. i've emailed him twice already with some basic questions regarding tube compatibilities and he's always responded in less than 24 hours. hopefully somebody else can chime in and help, but mick can tell you just as quickly.
chelvam
17 posts
 
Hi Kgturner, Mick just responded - pin 2 is hot.
ait
480 posts
 
CCS update:

I installed the cascoded CCS in my Chenin and experimented to find the best settings. I have found that 15mA plate current sounds optimal, with 3.45V cathode bias. Incredibly clean, clear and lifelike. Plate voltage is ~175V at idle.
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