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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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lrsky
1,118 posts
 
All audio gear is 'colored', the different flavors are what make this whole experience wonderful. We all pick the 'color' we like, we chose our flavors. What's wrong with Maril stating that his unit (and by extension all Supratek products) had it's own sound? Tvad just said the same thing--yet no one is attacking his comments.
I know Tvad, and he's a good listener, and though I haven't heard the Supratek, I would accept his appraisal. Do other Supratek owners disagree with his appraisal, or do they think the Supratek to be neutral?
Why is identifying any coloration of a product such a trecherous thing?
lrsky
1,118 posts
 
Marill555,
Physian, what is that exactly? You had me until you apparently misspelled
P H Y S I C I A N.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
The simple truth is- we all hear differently, and that explains why Goatwuss and Arkio do not hear sibilance and Tvad, Mrjstark, myself and many others do.

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Just to set the record straight, I have never discussed sibilance in regards to the Supratek preamp I owned.
tvad
9,467 posts
 
IMO, there's nothing wrong with coloration in a componet if it helps achieve a listener's goals.
maril555
618 posts
 
Lrsky,
I did misspelled- busy at work. I'm actually a physician, believe it or not.
Tvad, I didn't say there is something wrong with the coloration, it's that I didn't like that particular one.
And yes, it did sound exciting.
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