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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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fiddler
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I am waiting on my Chardonnay. I ordered it the middle of February. Mick said 8 to 10 weeks at that time. It has been 10 weeks so I hope it is not too much longer. I will report as soon as I have a chance to give it an initial listen.
bwhite
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I had my remote "fixed" finally and it unfortunately makes some noise. Even when other remotes are used in the same room, the new Supratek remote chats. Perhaps its the board or the way the remote was implemented by the repair guy that causes the noise - I don't know. Regardless of the little noise, I am happy. At least I don't have to get up and walk across the room every time my wife gets on the phone!! :)
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waltersalas
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I'm in the same boat as Fiddler. Can't wait to get the Syrah and see how it sounds on my new Piega P10s. Should be fun times ahead!
fiddler
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Just got an email from Mick. He said my Supratek should be done within a month, but no guarantees. He is just taking them one at a time in his order book.

That's okay with me. I think Mick is double and triple checking things to eliminate any problems. Being a one man show I am sure the temptation is there to knock them out as quickly as you can to maximize your profit, but quality always suffers as a result.

I had rather wait an additional month and not have problems than to get my pre right away and deal with any fixes.

Anyway, I have many other tweaks I am in the middle of to keep me busy.
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cbojsa
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any opinions on the new Audio research MKII AB listening
tests to the Supratek preamps. I amusing rowland amps
and proac speakers
Thanks
Jeff
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