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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
audiobob
27 posts
 
This really makes things confusing.I have been working towards a Blowtorch and now this.When will it get simple? Where will I end up?
fiddler
581 posts
 
Aloha All,

Just received this email from Mick on my Supratek:

"It is just about ready- about another 3-4 hours tomorrow and it will be done. A day to run in and it will be ready for a life in Hawaii."

I will keep you posted.

Aloha,

Warren
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waltersalas
581 posts
 

Yes! Thanks for the update, Fiddler. I'm about a month behind you, so it may be that I will get my Supratek about the time the leaves are changing here in the Great Smokies. Looking forward to your next post.

Cheers,
Chris
twl
3,251 posts
 
Just an opinion to be added at this point. I understand that it is frustrating to have to wait for your new gear. But, everyone here must understand that part of the allure of the product you have ordered, is that it is individually hand made by the designer and owner himself. This guy is not superman. He can only do so much, and still maintain his level of product quality. You all have placed orders, and so have many others. At some point, it becomes very hard for a small outfit like this to keep up with the growth. If you want the exclusivity of a hand made product like this one, then you have to give the guy some elbow room to handle the mammoth task at hand. When I talked with David Berning about making a prototype custom amp for my system, he told me that I could get on the list and when he is ready to start my project, I could send him a 50% down payment, and it would be ready in about 3 months from then. I don't even really know when he will start my project, but I hope that I may get it by the beginning of next year. In the meantime, I am just waiting for him to call and tell me when he plans on starting the project. So, you guys are not alone in your waiting game. I feel confident that David Berning will get around to making my dream amp someday, and I am also sure that Mick will fill all of your preamp orders as soon as he can. The wait will be worth it, if the product is anywhere near as good as the people in this thread say it is.
asa
626 posts
 
Hey, bwhite an the rest who have one how are they sounding over the longer haul?

Twl is right: if Mick doesn't build each one with his pathological need to give you the best he can create, then you won't get what we are talikng about. I know its frustrating though.

Still loving mine. Not a burp or hickup. Its a rock, a beautiful one. Hope you all think so to when you get yours.

mark
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