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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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muralman1
1,527 posts
 
Excuse me, Stevem1960, my post is about the Fire preamp. I can only relate it to my experience. The H2O is mentioned only to provide a back drop. In going back to previous posts, it seems some people have already dropped the name of my amp on this crowd. Just above someone mentions the Berning. Why so sensitive?
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raytheprinter
1,232 posts
 
I dont think Muralmans mention of H2o Fire PREAMP,matched with H2O Sigs is out of place at all!!!
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raytheprinter
1,232 posts
 
Lighten up Steve!
stevem1960
75 posts
 
No worries fellas ...don't get so 'Fired' up about it, otherwise we'll have to pour some H20 on it!

Such are the vaguaries of internet communications that my initial post was not meant to offend the digiamp camp. Afterall, I have eleven of them in my house at the moment so I do quite like them ...just not as much as valves.

Peace ...

Steve.
abill
73 posts
 
I would like to get some better phono tubes for my Cortese. I am using Phillips 6922 that came with my pre when I bought it used.
The tubes I'm using now:
Zenith (sylvania) 6F6G's
Phillips metal GZ34
Rca Gray 6SN7
I have a nice pair of Tungsol round plates with mica tops that I bought a year ago. They test as new and when I put them in my Cortese the sound is a little dull with lean bass .I think it is because of my phono tubes.I have a rebuilt Lenco L75 and it sounds good , a little better then my cd player and again I think it is because of the Phono tubes.
I hate seeing the Tungsol's sitting on the shelf. So I want to get better phono tubes.
The really got nos tubes are $300-400. Do I have to spend this much ?
I was hoping for a recommendation for phono tubes that are 85-90% as good for less money .
Since adding the Lenco to my system I listen to 95% vinyl.I am very content with my Cortese.
I am also interested in getting a tube tester. I don't want to purchase it from ebay so if anyone has one that has instructions and manuals I am interested in it.

Thanks
Abill
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