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Shindo lab pre amps

Has anyone heard or compared the Shindo Voshne Romanee or Masseto to better pre amps like the Art2 or 3, Lamm L2, Ref3,Vtl 7.5 or any of the better pre amps that may come to mind. I heard the Voshne at CSA audio and was very impressed but had nothing with which to compare it, but it was very musical sounding and the one of the salesmen even said tha he sold his Lamm and bought the Masseto after comparing them.
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scar972
217 posts
 
The look of Shindo is very appealing imo, I'm sure it sounds fantastic with what's been said. Maybe something in my future.
bvdiman
491 posts
 
Has anybody had the opportunity to compare the top end Shindo to Wavac or Kondo line--KSL M77/M1000? Are any of these top valve units remote controllable, and have balanced input/outputs? What are their retail prices? Thanks..
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dmailer
235 posts
 
I have not heard the Kondo or Wavac. The Vosne Romanee has RCA inputs and balanced output.
mikeyc8
174 posts
 
Bvdiman: I think top units and remote controllable is an oxymoron. Can't have one with the other :)

Scar972 I'm with you, I think Shindo gear is gorgeous, but most of my friends beg to differ, I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Most people don't "get" the retro look I suppose.
bvdiman
491 posts
 
Mikeyc8
Bvdiman: I think top units and remote controllable is an oxymoron. Can't have one with the other :)

< You can for SS gears, well I guess you are quite right as to valve units. Have owned ARC REF3 and VTL REF7.5 and can see what you mean. But still, no harm searching one? =))
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