More Shindo coming my way!

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by Alberto

Any chance you can get yourself invited to listen to the system in some of the people in your local Shindo forums. Perhaps you can offer to bring a bottle of wine whose name matches the amplifier you'd be listening to .

Alberto

No, they don't have those.
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 !

[two dot]

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.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by two dot

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.

Thank you Stephen,

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."

[Jerome W]

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 !!

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by C220MC275

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 !!

Jerome, I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but there is no need to apologize - or stop. This is very interesting to me and all "Shindoists", please feel free to continue.

Alberto

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by Alberto

Jerome, I appreciate your thoughtfulness, but there is no need to apologize - or stop. This is very interesting to me and all "Shindoists", please feel free to continue.

Alberto

That is very kind of you Alberto.
Actually I may order a pair of Corton Charlemagne EL34 this week.
BTW, this is by far my favorite wine !

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by C220MC275

That is very kind of you Alberto.
Actually I may order a pair of Corton Charlemagne EL34 this week.
BTW, this is by far my favorite wine !

Congratulations, it sounds like a great pairing.

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

[jwhite613]

Congratulations Alberto Glad to see you have found that sound that brings you happiness. Enjoy!!!

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by jwhite613

Congratulations Alberto Glad to see you have found that sound that brings you happiness. Enjoy!!!

Thank you Jeff.

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

[cmalak]

Originally Posted by Alberto

Congratulations, it sounds like a great pairing.

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

Alberto...add a Brunello mono amp with the power of the Barolo and the sonic complexity and richness of the Amarone and you have a full amp line up