Slaw3, I auditioned the Shindo Monbrisson and found it just to be OK in the context of my system. When I shared this in a review here on the GON regarding different preamps that I had auditioned the person who imports the Shindo gear got all bent out of shape that I was not a fan and came up with all kind of excuses why the Monbrisson would not sound great in my system. My present preamp is the Audio Valve Eklispe which is a great tube based linestage for a lot less money then the Shindo. So, my opinion is be cautious if you can't audition the Auriges before buying it, unless you get it so inexpensively that if you don't like it, you can get your money back out when you sell it.
Shindo Auriges vs. Cary SLP98
Hello! I have an opportunity to purchase a Shindo Auriges preamp at a great price, but will have no opportunity to hear it in my system or compare against my existing Cary SLP-98 F1. I have heard great things about the Shindo, so I am tempted to pull the trigger on this deal. Rest of the system is Cary V-12i, Audio Physic Virgos, VPI Scout w/Blackbird, Shanling T-100 CD through modded EAD 7000 DAC, Audience AU24 cabling.
I know this is pretty subjective, but any thoughts?
I know this is pretty subjective, but any thoughts?