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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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kgturner
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check out the 6moons mini-review of the new dual cabernet:

http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/supratek3/dualcabernet.html

looks like mick went back to the 6SN7 & tj 101d combo for the dual model. it's a pretty interesting read. i can't wait til the full review is out.
ethifi
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Kgturner

I noticed that you've placed an order for the new Malbec. How much does it cost?
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kgturner
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ethifi:

to be honest, mick hasn't given me a price yet. last time i questioned him about pricing, he stated that he was still trying to bring them in around $3000. i try to not email him too much as i imagine that could get annoying quickly. once i've heard back on final pricing, i'll post here for others to know.
ethifi
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Kgturner:

when i asked Mike, he said that he was still waiting for prices from suppliers. At $3000, isn't the Malbec priced lower than the Merlot? Anyone knows the differences between the two designs?
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kgturner
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ethifi:

the malbecs are a push-pull amplifier while the merlots are single-ended. the merlot is priced at $7000 per pair last i recalled.

according to mick, the malbec will have two iterations. one low powered (30-50 watts) and one high powered (100 watts). the low powered malbec can use EL34, 6550, and KT88 tubes from what i recall. the high powered can only used KT88 or 6550. mick stated the higher powered malbec is designed more for use with ribbons / electrostatic speakers.
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