Substitute for Shindo in the UK

Some great responses here and thanks - much to think on! Some of the brands are more available than others, and having approached a couple of importers they have been, well, a little snooty. Hey ho! That’s as good a test as any for customer service!

It seems that most of these are available to buy in the UK though  (I had totally forgotten about Croft, to my shame), so that will keep me busy until I push the button on a decision - thanks team!

EAR-Yoshino electronics are designed by a Brit---Tim de Paravicini. The company is located in the UK, and their products are made there. No need to import, EAR gear is great stuff! Stereophile's Art Dudley, who owns Shindo pre and power amps, reviewed the EAR 912 pre and loved it.

We just got a new dealer in the UK and our gear carries the CE mark.

Shindo should be exempt from many of the directives (as long as no digital or computer circuits are involved), and its possible to self-certify. This should be solvable!