Shindo?

Rcprince,
No one could argue with your sound advice, home auditioning if possible is always the ideal way to proceed, problem it's often easier said than done. I am somewhat surprised that their 40 W amplifier would struggle with a 90 db speaker, it raises the issue concerning power supply stiffness and output transformer quality (I would expect top quality from Shindo). I have used a 40 W push pull el34 amplifier with 91 db sensitive speakers(12 ohm) in the past with no problems, it was a very good match.
Charles,

Shindos really (REALLY) like Living Voice Speakers (they are 94db). Thats a marriage made in sonic heaven. In Living Stereo (NYC) had a shindo preamp/amp and accuphase cd player going into a pair of living voice speakers (18 years ago) and its beeen the one of the best systems (still) I have ever heard.

I have received outstanding support from Jonathan at Tone Imports with Shindo gear that was purchased used from both dealers and private people. This is amazing gear but it has to be matched extremely well to all components in your system.

I have Shindo Monbrison pre and Montrachet amp.
They were driving AZ Adagio's.
I sold the AZs, bought Devore O/96s.
I don't think the AZs are a good match with Shindo gear.

Anyone here is driving Avantgarde speakers with either or both Shino pre and power amp? If so, please kindly share your experience.