Show us your Shindo

[fjn04]

Very nice Raven. Which Leben amp is that, and what is the tube type. Please share the rest of your setup. Cheers-Don

[Raven]

Thanks Don. The Leben is a CS660P, running 6550 winged c tubes right now which are working nicely. Amp is connected to Harbeth 40.1 speakers via A23 speaker cable. Analog rig is Linn LP12/Aro/Akiva/Keel/Radikal stepped up with A23 Hommage. Shindo interconnects. I've had the Shindo/Leben combo for a year now and have been very happy with it. Though the addition of the Shindo I/C's and some tube rolling made a huge difference. Still, I'm thinking of trying a Shindo power amp, even if it is only 20-25 watts. For what it says on paper, these Harbeth's are quite easy to drive.

[NeilNZ]

Even if the Harbeths say they are easy to drive, Shindo amps are really designed for high impedance, high sensitivity speakers. The only Shindo I would really recommend with any Harbeth is the Corton Charlemagne Qs. You may find differently though depending on how you listen.

[Raven]

I listen to a wide variety of music but my room is fairly small at approximately 11' X 13'. Most of the time the Leben's 40 watts work quite well, but other times it becomes almost overbearing being nearfield in a small room.

This hobby has involved a lot of reading, phone calls, and making educated guess' being in a small city without any hifi shops. Majority of the time I've been happy with how things turned out, but I might be listening to my heart instead of my head on this one. Then again, there's nothing saying I need to stick with the Harbeth's forever. It's just the first speaker I've heard that is voiced so naturally with full extension, usually there is some kind of compromise.

[fjn04]

I agree with Neil on the 80's or maybe the CC-Q's, which would give you a taste of the EL-34. That said, I have no first hand experience with the Harbeth's.

[NeilNZ]

I've owned the SHL5s and I really liked them, but that was with a Leben CS600, and it was an excellent combination. But the Shindos are just not the best match, it will sound boooring! I moved from Harbeth to DeVore when I moved into Shindo and it was a much better move. YMMV though...

[circle_h_farms]

I just got my D'yQuem amps the other day. I have not had a real chance to do any critical listening at this point, plus they barely have 5 hours on them. I'll reserve any review for later. They are gorgeous, although as you can see I've got to get a bigger rack or amps stands.

[TommyC]

Looks mighty nice! What's that wooden footers under the Shindo amp?

[jondkaufman]

Just unbowed and hooked up the Masseto. I have Frank on the table, hearing new stuff - the Masseto seems to get out of the way and let the Super 8 come alive...can't wait for the O/96's. Jonathan k.

[lowens]

Very nice Masseto! I own the previous version of the Masseto. I see the volume and input knobs are a difference shape now. You are in for a treat once your O96's arrive. Enjoy!