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Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?

I'm preparing to replace my SS preamp with a tube unit and have read with great interest many threads on this board. This is where I learned about Don Sachs model 2 preamps. They sound like what I'm looking for and those who own them consistently express their satisfaction with them.

Now I've just been reading and learning about the Supratek lineup. Wow. These also sound like fantastic works of art. Leaving me with a new question about which way to go. 

Thoughts? Advice? Experience? Anyone care to share?
markusthenaimnut
jetter
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celandar….."To me, the warranty is something that should not be ignored when evaluating equipment. Too bad all reputable manufacturers don’t stand behind their products like Supratech apparently does."


Agree with you, which equipment have you purchased because of its long warranty, Bryston, other?   
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atmasphere
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And yes, point-to-point soldering results is “messier” wiring presentations than the corresponding PCB soldered wiring. If one wants aesthetics of what’s presented under the hood but never seen, then buy an all-PCB component.
It does not matter if its point to point or not. Maybe its jut me but I want my audio equipment to look good inside.

http://www.atma-sphere.com/
We like the customer to be able to see that we take pride in our construction quality.
Marantz made their reputation that way:
https://www.stereophile.com/images/312listen.marbottom.jpg

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celander
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Jetter: None of my audio equipment has a lifelong warranty. All of my Teo Audio purchases (a preamp and several IC’s) were influenced by coverage with a 5 year warranty, given the new technology used in their products.

Ralph: And the absence of a wiring photo should implicate an audio designer as not having pride in his construction quality?
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atmasphere
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Ralph: And the absence of a wiring photo should implicate an audio designer as not having pride in his construction quality?
No! - just a missed opportunity IMO.
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celander
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Ralph: Nice video clip on your landing page! That must have cost more than a few pennies to put together. 
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