Preamp w/ big sound AND extended frequencies ?

Many thanks to all who replied, especially to Waltersalas and Lugnut who eased my uncertainty and encouraged me to take serious note of Supratek. This, plus some e-mail exchanges with Mick at Supratek currently has me strongly leaning toward purchase of the Cortese or Chenin.

Calling waltersalas/lugnut re. Supratek. Do either of you fellows have any knowledge about the Air Tight/Supratek soundstaging issue that I've just posted on a new thread ? I would most appreciate any of your input...or anyone else's. Thanks very much.

Hi Opus88,
While I do not have any experience with your Air Tights and do not doubt or question the findings of Noble111 (yes, I saw the other thread on the recessed soundstage concerns), I can tell you that my own experience with the Supratek is pretty much the opposite of his. In my system, the First Sound, while very dynamic, quiet, and "clean," had a presentation I felt was compressed compared to the Supratek. I would not characterize the soundstage of the Supratek as overly exaggerated or overly forward, but it feels dimensional and "correct" to me. I realize matching components is an issue, but I seriously doubt the Air Tight would pose any problems.

There is a good reason 90 percent of Supratek owners still rave about their units, only looking to upgrade within the chain.

No affiliation with Supratek, just a lucky owner and big fan.

Let us know what happens if you decide to take the plunge.

Good luck.