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Recommendation Amplifier to match with Shindo Aurieges for Devore Fidelity Nines

Hi Audiogoners,
I am having the combo Shindo Aurieges, Montille EL84 with the Nines and I would like to get some feed back from experience owners of Shindo and Devore on choosing the match amp for the Aurieges to run with the Devore. I cannot afford the more expensive Shindo, hence the question. Please let me know of any other amp which can match with the Shindo preamp I am having and have enough power to drive my speakers.
I am listening to all kind of music from Classical to Heavy metal.
Thanks,
Calvin
dangcaonguyen
dangcaonguyen OP
206 posts
 
I have used the combo for more than two years. As your all opinions so far:
1. Go with LM, more power but not the same as Shindo.
2. Atma Sphere M60s. Over my budget.
3. CJ will fit my budget but huge downgrade.
I will keep the conbo for a while and wait for a chace to upgrade to a real Shindo like Montrachet.
Thanks gents. I appreciate your inputs.
Calvin
jperry
2,450 posts
 
I think you picked the best solution, but another thought would be to get the Devore O 96 and keep your amp. The additional efficiency might be enough to get the volume you want.


fjn04
1,561 posts
 
I heard one of the Shindo preamps (can't recall which) in to CJ 70/140 series of amps. I believe LPS70/LPM 140. These came after Premier 11, 12, 8..... and directly after the Premier 140. I was quite impressed. While it won't have quite the Shindo sound, I would like to hear this combo in to Gibbons. 
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mcslipp
123 posts
 
The Shindo magic comes from a system approach. By using a different amp you lose out on some of the flavor it has to offer, that's not to say there haven't been some nice amps already recommended. My 2 cents -  
coming from a guy who has a Montrachet and (used to) have the O96's. Hold out for a used Montrachet which can be had for $4-5k. 40 watts is plenty to drive those 10 ohm/96 imp beauties.
jperry
2,450 posts
 
@mcslipp 

+1 the Shindo system is a system and each part adds to the whole in a synergistic way

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