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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
tvad
9,467 posts
 
I love the Cortese. My instinct tells me the gain is a just a little too high for my .8mv cartridge. I don't have the same issue if I run the table through my Wright Sound WP22C phono pre with dual mono gain controls. Just sold the Wright phono pre. Will probably regret it down the road. Excellent unit...
tvad
9,467 posts
 
...should say Wright Sound WP200C...
dwr
112 posts
 
yea and I should have said PCC88 tubes, not PC88, all thumbs today
amandarae
512 posts
 
Hello Tvad,

I use the Benz ACE M,like yours, on my Chenin. I found that the phono gain pot setting on mine at 1/3 max for each with the best results loaded at 1000 ohms and with the preamp gain togggle switch at low setting. I found this setting also as the one that gives me the same volume level as from my CD player source.

I am using Amperex 7308 and Tungsol 6100.

regards,

Abe
tvad
9,467 posts
 
Hi Abe. My Cortese does not have a phono gain pot. It was made before this feature was added. I wish I had it, though.
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