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Shindo SET discussion
After getting a shindo masseto pre amp, my next step is to venture into the world of Shindo SET. As I do not have chance for audition, I rely greatly on advice from you guys who have heard the amps in person.
Based on my knowledge, of current production SET amp, the lowest priced is Cortese, followed by lafon gm70 and D'yquem, and reference is WE300B. Are their performance necessarily better up the chain? I listen to mostly acoustic and vocals on low volume levels. Micro details, tone, refinement and ability to convey emotions of music are important to me. WE300B aside, which may be prohibitive due to cost, can lafon and d'yquem provide refinement and convey nuances as well as low wattage cortese, while at they same time providing more power? Any advise is appreciated. High efficiency speaker choice will follow after I make my choice on power amps. |
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I only have extensive first-hand experience (arguably the only type of experience that should count) with the Cortese. I wrote a review of sorts a while back that addresses some of your questions. I've copied it below.
Let us know what you decide. I believe it's hard to go wrong with any of your choices. If SETs are your cup of tea, Shindo SETs will fill that cup with some of the best-sounding SETs. Alberto PS I still stand by every word I wrote on the review. Facts speak louder than words, the Cortese is still my amp (3+ years since the review) and I have no interest, plan, or intentions to change it. ----- REVIEW REPOST---- This is not a review, it’s a experiential report - and a subjective one at that. The Shindo setup is great for making you forget all those audioHIFIle mumbo-jumbo terms that require you to dissect the wholesomeness and deliciousness of the sound. I won’t do that here, it would be like dissecting your beloved household pet to see what makes it tick. Use Google to search for other professional and traditional reviews of the Monbrison and Cortese and you’ll find several that do a fantastic job. I’ve read them before buying these two pieces, re-read them afterwards, and they nail it. Believe what you read and if it sounds like the Shindo sound is a sound you’d like, then go for it … you won’t be disappointed. Because I am in 100% agreement with what these other reviews say, so I won’t bother to repeat it here. Instead, I’ll give you a more subjective and sensory review to complement them. I hope you enjoy it. |
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First off let me say this. I've never heard nor am I likely to hear any Shindo amps or preamps. You make it sound like the Shindo amp/preamp combo has the ability to transport you into another dimension musically. Possibly it can although I'm skeptical. There is no audio gear on the face of this earth that is that good. I'd like to believe there is but I just can't. I'm sure you feel justified in what you posted and if I ruffled your feathers. I sincerely apologize. |
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Dear Toobs, We all respond differently to audio/visual stimuli and art: Stendhal syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I guess I am one of the lucky one who is easily transported by music especially with the combination of the right music and the right system. Frankly if music did not transport me I don't think I'd be bothering with it and this hobby. I never implied that Shindo is the only brand that can do that, let alone that it can do that for everyone. Many/most may even prefer a sonic signature that's diametrically opposed to Shindo. Quote:
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As far as ruffling my feathers, I appreciate your concern but no worries at all, they are as unruffled as can be. Cheers, Alberto Last edited by Alberto; 07-08-2014 at 03:39 PM. |
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Thanks for you great description of your experience with Shindo... your clearly in touch with your musical emotional side! Good for you. You got me thinking about Shindo very seriously. I feel sorry for those that can't imagine being so moved. I sure wouldn't be spending the kind of money the stuff we buy unless I did.
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Davidoff, as you can see in my signature I have the Shindo D'Yquem's. I have owned them for about 8 months now and am truly in love with these amps. The presentation the 300b tube gives is not only detailed but delivered in a fluid and effortless fashion. I wrote a mini review several months ago in the Shindo forum. You may want to check it out. There is also a very good review online out there. If the 300b sound is something you like I would highly recommend The Shindo D'Yquem's. A fabulous pair of amp's.
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I believe there are a couple of GM70 owners on the forum. Maybe they will comment.
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Wow Alberto!--such eloquence boyo--you missed your calling--should be a Scriptwriter! great review-if I may call it that--
when I saw Shower scene--I feverishly looked for reference to Psycho or American Beauty--sadly none-ha! Kudos on the Shindo praise --yes indeed worthy it is to own! Des |
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