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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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amandarae
512 posts
 
Thanks for sharing your experienced Fiddler! Also to Bwhite for the suggestion. I will try it on my preamp after warranty maybe. Anybody knows the warranty for the Supratek? I know that Mick will repair/upgrade Supratek preamps as long as he live but just want to get the info.

I am very happy with my preamp now especially the phono section. I am using the ff. tubes:

Mullard/Amperex 5AR4 Flat Top Metal Base Rectifier
Flip-Flopping b/w GEC KT-66 Regulators or Tungsol 5881's
Tungsol VT-231 Round Plates
Siemens 6922's
Sylvania Gold Brand Gold Pins 6C4's

cheers!
amandarae
512 posts
 
BTW, I am using the Chenin on my 300B amp. :)!
jpms
39 posts
 
Is this the DACT attenuator remote control you were looking for?. Go here:
http://www.bentaudio.com/index2.html

And then in the Bent Audio web hit down left where says :
DACT Attenuator Remote

Cheers
4khe
2 posts
 
I have received the Chadonnay this morning from Mick. After the installation done, I found that there is no signal from the left channel outputs.

I have checked incoming signals to the preamp and they all are good. Did I do something wrong?

I would appreciate any help to solve this puzzle.

Thanks in advance.
amandarae
512 posts
 
Hello,

I have the Chenin. On the problem that you are having, assuming that all inputs are okay(checking the configuration as per reference to the picture in the manual), check the tape monitor switch (OFF position should be towards you). Also, try different input pairs (1,2, or 3) and see if the left channel is always dead. Are the tubes all lit?

Good Luck!
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