An audiophile in Tokyo, where the audio/LP stores

You can find Shindo in the US. The importer is in NYC. I know you won't find it in every audio store, but it shouldn't be too much trouble to find a dealer if you can get to a major city.

I was just wondering whats the markup on Shindo gear in the US is. Is it as atrocious as Luxman or Shelter, or more reasonable.

I know a dealer in LA, 6 hours drive from SF (where I live).

Pretty much the first rule of any business is that you never tell anyone what you pay for something. Ever. You make something up if you have to. Any info that turns up on what Shindo's markup is, will almost certainly be false.

What difference does it make anyway? Shindo's not entry level gear. If you are going to be buying at that level, you need to be able to judge if their prices are in line compared to the same level of equipment from other brands. If you can't do that, for whatever reason, hold off.

On Accuphase it's over 40% vs. Japan. Not sure about Shindo.

Isn't Tone Audio in San Francisco a Shindo dealer? essrand, I think there is a Shindo dealer in your backyard!