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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
tvad
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Phil, I also use a CDP with transformer coupled triode output stage, and while I don't need a preamp, I enjoy the sound of the CDP through the preamp. Just a suggestion, but you might live with the preamp and try going direct and through the preamp for two or three months before you decide to sell the Chardonnay. You might find down the road that you miss the Chardonnay and wish you hadn't been so quick to sell it.
phil_l
14 posts
 
Tvad,

Thanks for the suggestion. I believe we have the same apl unit, although mine doesn't have the latest upgrades (yet!). I have tried it both ways for a while and find the sound very, very similar (which says a lot about the Supratek's transparency). That being the case, and given my inclination for simplicity, and for upgrading the apl, I'm leaning toward selling.

I appreciate your advice.

Phil
slowhand OP
605 posts
 
Phil 1 and Tvad,

What cdp do you have?
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Phil 1 and Tvad,

What cdp do you have?
APL Denon 3910.
lrsky
1,118 posts
 
The question that begs to be asked here is, "What about service, if acquiring one is this difficult". The First Sound, which I have owned is EXCELLENT, and available on order, with very slight waiting time. (I am not affilliated in any way with them) They too are built to order.
I would be very nervous, not to mention impatient with this kind of delay.
My Distributors in Europe have been having a fit over a six week to eight week delay on product, and frankly I can't blame them.
Mick needs some production help to assuage the concerns of potential buyers--given that his pre's are so good, if they were readily available, he could really clean house.
Is he working alone... does anyone know?
Larry
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