Shindo Aurieges

[petrat]

Shindo Aurieges L line-level preamp (240 volts)

Comes with original Telefunken PCL86 valves, and a spare set of NOS Siemens PCL86.

For sale: £1900 + shipping.


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[petrat]

This is a rare 230/240 volt version, and is in mint condition. Shindo amps are renowned for being gentle on the valves, with pretty much a lifetime of use guaranteed (Shindo claim at least 10000 hours tube life for the Aurieges). I have owned this amp for a few years now, but it has had light use, having been usurped in my system by the Monbrison. TBH, I actually prefer the 'junior' Aurieges as a line preamp, and only use the Monbrison because of its very good integral phono-stage. If I didn't do vinyl, I'd be keeping it.

Subjectivist review here ... http://dagogo.com/shindo-aurieges-l-tube-preamplifier-review

[montesquieu]

This is a rare 230/240 volt version, and is in mint condition. Shindo amps are renowned for being gentle on the valves, with pretty much a lifetime of use guaranteed (Shindo claim at least 10000 hours tube life for the Aurieges). I have owned this amp for a few years now, but it has had light use, having been usurped in my system by the Monbrison. TBH, I actually prefer the 'junior' Aurieges as a line preamp, and only use the Monbrison because of its very good integral phono-stage. If I didn't do vinyl, I'd be keeping it.

Subjectivist review here ... http://dagogo.com/shindo-aurieges-l-tube-preamplifier-review


Just to say Peter very kindly loaned this to me for some weeks while waiting on my custom build, and it's a truly fabulous thing, astonishingly lovely timbre, tone and texture, also just as able on rhythm and timing. Not to mention the whole cachet/pride of ownership thing - it's exquisitely put together.

Also I agree, I preferred this to the Monbrison (which is twice the price!).

Some lucky individual is in for a treat.

(Couldn't deal with a nicer chap either!).

[lordmortlock]

+1 for Peter.

And the aurieges for that matter. I had the two box pre with phono stage - the most incredible richness of tone, but still wonderfully detailed and nimble. I have to also mention the bass reproduction ... Absolutely the best I've heard, made a massive impact with the usually bass shy LVs here. I sold it to go on a transparency uber alles mission and I now rather miss it!

By all accounts this revised one box version is even better. Haven't got the spare £££ sadly, but good luck with the sale

[petrat]

Thanks for the endorsements, fellas.

[Parkie37]

Shindo Aurieges L line-level preamp (240 volts)

Comes with original Telefunken PCL86 valves, and a spare set of NOS Siemens PCL86.

For sale: £1900 + shipping.


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Beautiful piece of gear Peter!

[petrat]

Possible to demonstrate to serious prospective buyers ... I am 15 minutes from M1/M6 junction.

[Mika K]

Damn. Now I miss my Shindo gear, especially the Aurieges MM.. :doh:

[petrat]

Price reduction £1750 ... now incl delivery in UK.

[Firebottle]

Good luck with the sale Peter, from what I've read this Shindo is a stunning performer.

Having tried to figure out the topology I think I know what approach was taken with the circuit design. Very clever and allowing the triode to work in an almost perfect linear fashion.

Have a BUMPETY BUMP.

Cheers, Alan

[petrat]

Shindo seem to be popular in the States, where enthusiasts congregate on the audioaficianado site, which has a sub-section just for Shindo.

Actually, I'd love to hear the modified SPU cartridge at some point, but it's a bit of a specialist item, being the old A mount configuration. The modified 301 looks the business, too, but TBH the price of their upper-range stuff is way out of my league. I've yet to see a Shindo power amp for sale in the UK ... one day, maybe ...

[paskinn]

I've owned both the Auriege and the Monbrisson, and would agree with what has been said. Nice line stage. One other point, Ken Shindo died last year; this will be an 'original' Shindo, made while he was still around. For some reason, they are more popular in Germany and Austria than in the UK.
I don't think the buyer can go wrong with this. But make sure you use the Shindo power cable, which comes with the amp. Probably best to stand it on a solid block of maple wood.

[petrat]

Hmm, maybe I should stash it away as a long-term investment? :scratch: OTOH, that would be a waste of a brilliant preamp, which someone should be enjoying.

Yes, wood is always good! I used it on my Something Solid XR rack, which has balsa-block + plywood 'dissipating' shelves, and is the best rack (sonically) that I've ever had ... been using it for more than a decade ... hugely recommended.

Forgot to mention in the original post that this comes with the original Shindo mains cable, packaging and manual (well, instruction sheet).

[NeilNZ]

I'm amazed this hasn't sold yet. A bargain at your asking price. I started my Shindo journey with one of these and now use a Masseto preamp and Corton Charlemagne monos and Mr T power conditioners, and a host of other Shindo bits too.
Truly superlative piece of gear.
Good luck with the sale!

[petrat]

Hi Neil.

Your system ... :wow:

You have my dream power amps!
I'd love to hear them driving my big Tannoys ... let me know if you ever want to sell them :D

[NeilNZ]

Thanks Peter! It has taken a long long time to get to this point though. The CC34s won't be going anywhere, I have plans to buy some Shindo speakers as well...

[petrat]

The big Latours?
That powered field coil approach always seemed like a good idea to me.

[NeilNZ]

As good as the FC Latours are, they're too much $$$$ for me, so I will get the alnico Petite Latours. They'll suit my room better in any case.

[petrat]

Shindo is often considered to be the 'next step' for Leben owners, which is the route I took, having had both the Leben 300 and 600 integrated amps prior to this (preferring the 300 over the 600 BTW). Can confirm, the Shindo was a considerable upgrade!

[petrat]

bump.

[Barry]

I'm amazed this hasn't sold yet. A bargain at your asking price. I started my Shindo journey with one of these and now use a Masseto preamp and Corton Charlemagne monos and Mr T power conditioners, and a host of other Shindo bits too.
Truly superlative piece of gear.
Good luck with the sale!

Totally unrelated to the thread, but being a bit of a pedant - shouldn't your EMT turntable be designated a "927"? Was it simply a typo Neil?

Regards
Barry

[petrat]

NOW SOLD

[NeilNZ]

Totally unrelated to the thread, but being a bit of a pedant - shouldn't your EMT turntable be designated a "927"? Was it simply a typo Neil?

Regards
Barry

Hi Barry, no typo, I have a Garrard 301 with an EMT 997 Tonearm. Cheers.

[Barry]

Hi Barry, no typo, I have a Garrard 301 with an EMT 997 Tonearm. Cheers.

Ah! - the "banana". :) Sorry, my mistake - I did not recognise the designation.

[NeilNZ]

Indeed! In fact, here it is:
https://c4.staticflickr.com/4/3874/15102147872_558e9bb374_z.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/p1wspS)Ligno/Shindo/EMT (https://flic.kr/p/p1wspS)

[struth]

Very nice Neil.

[Andrei]

Indeed! In fact, here it is:

You don't play Velvet Underground with that tonearm do you?

[NeilNZ]

Very nice Neil.

Thanks!

[NeilNZ]

You don't play Velvet Underground with that tonearm do you?

Haha, no...