Preamp Deal of the Century

Sorlowski,
I do have a MkII Chenin, that I got from Mick a few months ago, which is the same generation, as your Cortese. Actually, Mick told me, that MkII Chenin schematics are identical to MkII (SE) Cortese, wth the only difference being "less robust power supply, and no XLR outs".
I have NOS RCA 5AR4 rectifier tube, not Bendix.
I do agree with you- this new generation Chenin is much better, that the first one, and I did have Chenin and Cortese before.
I have to admit, that I did replace this Chenin with a much more expensive ($20 K) linestage (Joule Electra LA-450 ME), so Supratek is for sale now on A-gon.
I actually don't undestand, why people here are not fighting
each other to buy it !:), it's rediculous value at it's direct retail price of $3500.

They are not fighting because they do not know it, no professional reviews, no ads. Mick tried to convince me to buy Chenin mkII (the some schematics), nearly the some sonics.

I just received a new pair of supratek mondeuse power amps
Sound a little dry there new I guess.
Using a Sauvignon pre and Dynaudio Contor 3.3 Speakers.

How long did your amps take to run in and open up?
Email is garry_turner@me.com
Thanks,
Garry

Help!Schematics for Chardonnay!My local tech needs schematics for my 2005 Chardonnay.I moved and setup my system.And no sound!I checked the umbilical at the power unit ,and it turned beyond what is normal and made a sparking noise.I turned the power off.The local tech says the wires inside to the umbillical came off and on one end they are color coded ,but not on the end that came undone.!! I have emailed Mick,no answer yet.Also is 97.00 to fix,solder 3 wires about right?Only working 15 to 20 hours a week,every penny counts.Help!Need my music!Thanks,Ray

Problem solved,Mick contacted local tech !