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But I know now what I will do. I will call Alain Choukroun who was the main Shindo dealer in Paris. And I will ask him this : " Do you think that you will find me a buyer for these blocks if they don't fit my needs, and I will buy you something else ? " if his answer is yes, then I will go for them !
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Jerome,
Even though my little Montrachet EL-34 is only half of the mighty monoblocks that you are considering... I can tell you this... I love my amp and the EL-34 tubes that make it sing. The EL-34 is called the "King of Tone" for a reason. I think that you will NOT be disappointed. |
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I was right now writing to the greek importer to ask him the main differences in sound between the Corton Charlemagne EL34 and the Corton 80 ( KT88 ) but really, even made by Shindo, I don't see the point of getting an other KT88 amp... Yes I listen to EL34 designs before and I always liked them so I think that I should like these monoblocks. This is a tough question for you but I do ask it anyway : do you think that they could make the EB1i sing for moderate volumes of course ? Oh and BTW, I don't know why but the Montrachet is more powerful than the Corton : 30 W against 25W Maybe becuase of the beefier transfos, the Corton is supposed to be more involving and dynamic than the Montrachet according to the greek importer. The Montrachet needs a very well thought system to sing perfectly, like yours indeed.... : this is the opinion of Mr. Batjakis " Montrachet has a low profile character. Gentle and discreet. It needs careful system set-up to deliver. Corton EL34 presents an exciting perspective to musical reproduction. Beautifully balanced with the immediacy one would expect from a SE amplifier but with the solid foundation of PP. Can be addictive in the right system. One of my favorite amplifiers."
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Alberto,
I'm so sorry, I realize now that I derivated your thread to my needs and questions. Please forgive me ! Back to the MONTBRISON !!
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Actually I may order a pair of Corton Charlemagne EL34 this week. BTW, this is by far my favorite wine !
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I like the wine name scheme used by Shindo - very classy. If I start an audio company, I might copy that: The Chianti - Entry-level EL84-based push-pull amplifier. Lively and on the bright side. Rated 6 on the Delicious Scale. The Amarone - Deep, dark and rich sounding SET. One sip and you won't be able to stop. Rated 10 on the Delicious Scale - going further might melt the speakers. The Barolo - Powerful EL34-based push-pull with a rich tone and an hint of sonic tannin. Rated 8 on the Delicious Scale. ... Hmmmm, this could be fun - better stop now and get ready for my real job . Alberto |
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Congratulations Alberto Glad to see you have found that sound that brings you happiness. Enjoy!!!
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The saying "Different strokes for different folks" applies to audio as it does like many other things in life. Happiness is knowing what "strokes" you like and the finding them. Alberto |
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