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Shindo Monbrison balance issue?

hi

anyone experienced this with their Monbrison (or other Shindo preamps)?

When playing at low volume, the sound is biased towards one side but once the volume is turned up, the level seems to balance itself...... i discovered this when I was burning in my set at low volume and when vocals are played - the voice will "shift" from one side to center as the volume is increased!

I have swapped the interconnects (left -right) going into and then out of the Monbrison to check if source or power amp could be the problem but the results seem to confirm that it is the Monbrison.

Another issue that I encountered accidentally was when playing cd and switching the input selector to other inputs, I can hear the music albeit at very low levels throught the speakers!! is this normal?

aside from these two worrying discoveries, the Monbrison sounds great!

thanking you in advance for your feedback.

best regards
fudgeo
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lokie
528 posts
 
"why couldn't you get a preamp serviced or retubed if you bought it second hand, I'm assuming that's what you meant by non-dealer?"

I understand that the various tubes and parts in Shindo gear are rare and vintage. I get the impression (conjecture with no facts) that Tone Imports doesn't want to work with end users and if you don't have a dealer to work through, what would you do?
chashas1
596 posts
 
True, NOS tubes are used in Shindo. Yet tubes and service are available. Contact Tone Imports, and you'll find your impression incorrect.
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lokie
528 posts
 
That's good to hear.
aronsss
110 posts
 
Jonathan Halpern at Tone Imports has always been accessible and helpful to me. Call him.
chashas1
596 posts
 
Hope that sets your mind at ease, Lokie....did you have your eye on something to buy?
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