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Shindo Labs Amps and Preamps

I have a pair of DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/96 loudspeakers and am considering purchasing a Shindo Labs amp. and preamp. to pair with them.  I've been working with a very nice and helpful dealer who has recommended an amp. and preamp pair, but to optimize the combo it looks like I also need at least one Auditorium 23 Hommage SUT, as well as Auditorium 23 or Shindo interconnects and speaker cables.  The total cost is high (approximately $30K to $40K) so I'd like to get some opinions on whether Shindo is really that much better sounding than another amp and preamp pair for my loudspeakers.  Unfortunately, I don't live close enough to the dealer to listen for myself before purchasing.  I don't mind paying a premium and don't want to offend anyone by asking this question, but is Shindo really worth the cost in terms of sound and build quality?  Thank you for your time and assistance. 
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jond
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charles1dad thanks I am sure it will be I got to listen to them at Vu's shop and he's never steered me wrong. Just playing the waiting game now as my pair gets built!
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muzikat
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Having owned a couple of the Shindo Apetite amps previously, I would like to chime in here. Shindo is nice sounding gear.
However, unless you buy it new from a dealer you will never get original tubes, parts, service or help from Shindo.
It is like some magic club you can only belong to by paying the new entry price.
buyers and sellers beware on the used market.
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mcslipp
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Muzikat - I can't speak your experiences but that's not entirely true. I bought my Montrachet amp here on A-Gon and it arrived DOA. Johnathan H. the importer worked with me via phone and email trying numerous different things. When all failed he arranged to have the amp go back to Japan and have a full check up top to bottom. It was shipped back to Johnathan who double checked everything before sending it on to me. Baring a Mr. T and a some A23 cabling I've bought all my Shindo gear second hand, only because it's what I could afford at the time. Of course if $$$ was not a concern I'd prefer to support the dealers as I've had great experiences with both Don Better and Matt R. (much less so with Steve at In Living Stereo). 
joejoe
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mcslipp, why would you keep it. He sold you a defected item, have Audiogon help by interceding for you. He got away with it, this helps nobody.
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jond
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@mcslipp Ha I called your Montrachet amp Corton-Charlemagne. Not even close wine wise!
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