BAT, ARC, VAC, Shindo?

Maineiac,

As Lokie points out, I'm running the Silverbacks with Shindo preamp/amps (Giscours/Sinhonia monos) for the 2 channel portion of my system.

The Shindo preamps do not have a remote or HT bypass. That said, setting the volume control to the 12 o'clock position gives you unity gain which is equivalent to HT bypass.

FYI, Shindo preamps can be fitted with an HT bypass switch for additional cost.

Most importantly, I'm very happy with both 2 channel and HT performance from my system. I spent 2 days at RMAF this year and was never bitten by the upgrade "bug"!

Thanks for your responses.

TVAD - you may be right as I do really like the VAC integrated now. I have no idea why I'm looking - some sort of genetic issue I guess.

WRP - my main concern with the Shindo besides the remote is having enough power, it looks like you are in the sweet spot w 40W but it has been suggested that I would be fine with 25W.

Lokie - My listening room is pretty small, 25X17 and I listen to almost everything except classical (sometimes but not often)and I like to push the SPL. Think of that awesome kick drum on Smashing Pumpkins' Zero.

Do you have a sub? A good sub might be fun to try. You could take a little load off the VAC and give it a little more headroom for those high spl nights.

Maineiac

My previous amp was the 10W/Ch Shindo Cortese which had no problem driving the Silverbacks in a 25X15 space opening to the kitchen and a hallway. I have the attenuators on the Sinhonias set at 12 O'clock (1/2 power) and have no issues with SPL for 2 channel or HT.

If you're concerned about power, I suggest taking a look at Shindo's new high power (80W) Corton-Charlemagne mono amps. Lashing the Cortons to your 90db efficient Silverbacks should cure any SPL worries ;-)

Best,
Wayne

Wrp

What's the price on the Corton-Charlamagne's? From the name I would guess the price of an old Porche. I think I remember reading somewhere that DeVore said his favorite Shindo amp was the Cortese.