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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
bwhite
807 posts
 
Timchen, yes the Supratek preamps have two sets of outputs. You can use them for bi-amping or to run to a dedicated subwoofer.
rayhall
393 posts
 
How many line inputs on the Supratek (either the Syrah or the Cortese)?
slowhand OP
605 posts
 
Since the unit is custom made you should be able to specify what you want as far as line inputs. Mine has CD, Aux, FM, Tape Out and Tape In, with 2 RCA outputs and 1 XLR (special request).
kingbeezer
13 posts
 
Well, I've jumped on the Supratek train by ordering the Chardonnay with remote. The wait is pretty brutal, but at least allows me to plan way ahead financially! Hopefully, sometime in late July, I'll be sitting down to sweet new sound.

According to Mick, on my model and the Syrah, 4 sets of inputs and 2 sets of outputs are standard. I didn't ask about the tape loop.

Thanks for all the discussion here. It really helped with my decision.

Beezer
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rmml
204 posts
 
I just asked Mick for an extra XLR output on my preamp, he said he will charged an extra $50 because it's more work than a regular RCA output. To me the $50 bucks is pretty much worth it.I can't wait 'till it's done.
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