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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
slowhand
pjwd
35 posts
 
Hi Kj - I had a phono stage shoot out with cole, pathos and herron and the herron bettered the phono stage on the cortese - a bit more solidity without any loss of musicality that you might get with AR ( also tried AR ref line stage on previous time) - it was an older preloved model - might be worth pursuing on 2nd hand market

Cheers
ira2000
10 posts
 
Has anyone tried the Shuguang Treasure black bottle cv-181 in their preamp? Is it safe to use as a replacement for the 6sn7 in a Syrah? Thanks in advance.

Ira
jeffjazz
114 posts
 
It is just like a 6sn7 spec wise. Here is a more detail.

http://www.tnt-audio.com/accessories/shuguang_treasures_cv181_pt2_e.html

They call it a cv-181 because of the way it looks but it measures like 6sn7 so you should have no problems.
Let me know what you think of it - I also own this preamp.
tbg
5,263 posts
 
I no longer have any need for the various 6SN7 tubes I found. I sold almost all of my tubes to a younger friend. He wondered what use they were. If you are interested in them, email me and I will put you into contact with him.
snopro
397 posts
 
I use them in my Sauvignon. They are the most rounded tube I have and tried. I have tried just about all of the top rated tubes, so that is pretty good praise.

They are quiet,very linear,big soundstage,great bass,smooth mids,and extended airy highs.

Pricey, but well made and matched, IMHO

Joe
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