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Old 08-10-2011, 07:20 PM
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Jayson...congrats on the new Shindo pieces. Really glad it has worled out so well for you. My suggestion is take a deep breath and enjoy the new gear before making more changes. Get to know this configuration well and that way your next move(s) will be in the context of a well understood, well-appreciated system
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Old 08-10-2011, 07:29 PM
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Jayson...congrats on the new Shindo pieces. Really glad it has worled out so well for you. My suggestion is take a deep breath and enjoy the new gear before making more changes. Get to know this configuration well and that way your next move(s) will be in the context of a well understood, well-appreciated system
You have no idea how hard it is to not cut out of work early today!!! :::|DEEP breath in|:::
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Old 08-10-2011, 07:45 PM
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Jayson,

I am soooooo happy for you that the Shindo is everything you had been hoping for.

I am a scientist and an engineer, so I know that the plural of anecdote is not data, let alone my own personal and subjective experience. Because of that I am always a bit apprehensive when I make a such strong recommendation.

In the case of Shindo, I can't imagine anyone who calls himself a music lover not loving what comes out of those little boxes – but you never know.

I am glad it's living up to your expectations in playing well with the Cremonas.

Phew! Huge sigh of relief.

Welcome to the club!

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Old 08-10-2011, 07:55 PM
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Jayson, happy to hear that you are having so much fun listening to your new Shindo system! I only have one negative thing to say about mine, it takes up all my free time and even cuts in to my work time...

I'm seriously thinking of putting an office table in my listening room so I can get some work done!
Serge is experiencing the only downside with Shindo: an unprecedented level of addiction to your system and an urge to listen any chance you get.

I am in the same boat.

Shindo gear should come with a warning:
WARNING: Shindo electronics have been known to be addictive and cause the following: weight gain due to reduced physical activity, a decreased interest in social activities that require one to leave the listening room, an increase in vinyl and CD purchases, and borderline Turret's syndrome (as in: "$%^&*@@! this sounds so !@#$% great!")
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Old 08-10-2011, 07:58 PM
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Serge is experiencing the only downside with Shindo: an unprecedented level of addiction to your system and an urge to listen any chance you get.

I am in the same boat.

Shindo gear should come with a warning:
WARNING: Shindo electronics have been known to be addictive and cause the following: weight gain due to reduced physical activity, a decreased interest in social activities that require one to leave the listening room, an increase in vinyl and CD purchases, and borderline Turret's syndrome (as in: "$%^&*@@! this sounds so !@#$% great!")
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#$%&!
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Alberto......Holy %#&*!#& mackerel. I'm so happy it happens with other gear, too.

Think I may need my doctor to adjust my medication.
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Old 08-10-2011, 08:13 PM
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Serge is experiencing the only downside with Shindo: an unprecedented level of addiction to your system and an urge to listen any chance you get.

I am in the same boat.

Shindo gear should come with a warning:
WARNING: Shindo electronics have been known to be addictive and cause the following: weight gain due to reduced physical activity, a decreased interest in social activities that require one to leave the listening room, an increase in vinyl and CD purchases, and borderline Turret's syndrome (as in: "$%^&*@@! this sounds so !@#$% great!")
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In small print on the bottom of the warning sticker.

"The substance inside is highly addicting and habit forming. Serious side effects consist of obsessive urges to be the first to open one of Matt's emails and upon discovering yet another Shindo for sale immediately acquiring it."

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Old 08-10-2011, 08:15 PM
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Alberto......Holy %#&*!#& mackerel. I'm so happy it happens with other gear, too.

Think I may need my doctor to adjust my medication.
Dan, with the amount of great gear you have I would not be surprised if you swear like a sailor every time you are listening .

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Old 08-10-2011, 08:26 PM
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Serge is experiencing the only downside with Shindo: an unprecedented level of addiction to your system and an urge to listen any chance you get.

I am in the same boat.

Shindo gear should come with a warning:
WARNING: Shindo electronics have been known to be addictive and cause the following: weight gain due to reduced physical activity, a decreased interest in social activities that require one to leave the listening room, an increase in vinyl and CD purchases, and borderline Turret's syndrome (as in: "$%^&*@@! this sounds so !@#$% great!")
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HEHE! I'm sure we can find room on the chassis' to put a warning label.
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:57 AM
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Guys, for the ones owning a Monbrison, I really encourage you to experiment with different power cords. Mine are custom made so I can't give you a brand to try for sure. I would still test Shunyata, Acrolink, Nirvana, maybe Lessloss too.
Try some cables very open and natural sounding, of course. Shindo's power supplies are pretty simple in design and do benefit from a very "quiet" power cable. The top of the range Nirvana one was jaw dropping but way too expensive ie 2300€ or so...
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