![]() ![]() It consisted of a Yamaha PF-800 turntable with Shure/ Linn Asak MC cartridges Luxman D-113 cd player Luxman L-510 integrated amplifie r ch and a pair of impressive looking Wharfedale E70 or E90 loudspeakers. ![]() I had a few other nice components before this system and was also into car audio (remember the awes ome looking Concorde, Alpine and Pioneer decks in the 80's), but the audio system above is what really ignited the fire and passion. Īs I graduated from university and got my first real job and some spending power, the serious journey into hi- fidelity audio bega n. an unusual, very exotic and highly evolved circuit to say the least.Ĭlassic Vintage Hi-Fi Beginnings, circa 1970-80's Just winding th e cl ock back a bit and to give you some background information. Another switch allows you to tube roll between 300B PX4 or 45 output tubes. It is a single ended zero feedback design, with the option of adding varying amounts of negative feedback at the flick of a switch or no feedback at all. The Suprateks are possibly the only preamplifier on the market employing the expensive 300B tube. ![]() The Grange uses directly heated triodes (DHTs), a pair of TJ-300B meshplates driven by a pair of 6SN7. Pristine clarity aligned with power-grace-and-vitality. It is awesome to behold, both visually and sonically. The Gold Grange was Supratek designer Mick Maloney's personal unit for about two years before I was lucky enough to obtain it - it is one of his best creations with all the bells and whistles! My Grange is finished in rich jarrah timbers and 18 carat gold plated, a thing of beauty. Once you hear the Grange your search for a preamp will be over. An 'end of the road' product if ever there was one. ![]()
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