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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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larryrosen
83 posts
 
What are the differences between the Chardonay and the Sauvigon other than price? Is the up-grade noticeble? I just ordered a Sauvignon. How long have orders been taking recently. Thanks.
braro
87 posts
 
I received my Chenin about 6 weeks ago. It is sheoak and chrome. It is labeled as a Syrah. Has anyone else had this happen? BTW I purchased based solely on the input from this thread and so far I am very impressed.
Thanks
ongkaku
31 posts
 
Aurel, I just checked with Mick on muting the preamp and his reply was, "The mute at front of preamp doesn't, but the HT bypass does- just put the switch to "HT" position and the pre is completely isolated from the power amp for turn on/off."

I hope that this helps.

Kenji
mondie
43 posts
 
Hi Larry, l thought l would post my repsonse to your other thread here before it gets lost in all the possum vs Coon and red wine chatter!

Cheers
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There wouldn't be many around that have heard both, myself included. l bought the Chardonnay so l didnt have to wonder.

l would call Mick. l find him honest, he will tell it like it is and not just try and sell you the more expensive pre. He will explain the circuit differences etc and the sound differences, you can then decide if its worth it to you.

Cheers
amandarae
512 posts
 
Braro,

Do you mean that the manual says "Syrah" but you have the Chenin?

The Change in name from Syrah to Chenin as I recall Mick explained to me was necessary because of the new phono section implemented. If your preamp uses 417A or variants in the phono section, then you have a Syrah. If it uses 6C4 and 6922, then it is definitely a Chenin.

Yes, the manual mentions "Syrah" but if you look at the very first page, it says, and I quote, ..."Thank you for purchasing a Supratek Chenin Preamp.....".

Also, I believe the Syrah has a Master Volume Control. My Chenin does not have one.

I could be wrong but that is what I got.

cheers!
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