McIntosh C2200 vs Shindo Aurieges for Shindo Monti

Calvin, I do not have direct experience with a Macintosh pre with Shindo amp and hopefully someone has, but I have heard the Mac with Mac components and I own the Shindo preamp.

The Shindo pre is the piece I would grab if my house was on fire. Everything changed when I added this preamp. I would go Shindo with Shindo.

I fully agree with Acman3. Shindo & Shindo belong together.

I'll third the Shindo recommendation. The Mac gear is fine, but if you want music the Shindo combination is magical.

Thanks everyone for your advices. Now I will need to sell the mac and buy the Shindo. What is a fair price for the Shindo Aurieges in good condition?
Thanks again,
Calvin

The Aurieges price would depend on which version you need. The L version is LINE Stage only, while the MM has built in phono.

Hello again,
i am happy to report that I have purchased the Aurieges last month. I like it better than the Mcintosh when pairing with my Montille😊. Thanks for the recommendations gentlemen. I appreciate your help.
Calvin

Congratulations, nice to hear how it turned out and that you're enjoying your new preamp!

Yes, I am a  Shindo Addicted now. I just bought a pair of Shindo Silver Interconnect and still breaking in. 😋
Thanks,
Calvin