Recent content by Katoomer

I’m simplifying my main system. Parting with the Shindo and considering an Accuphase E-650. Local dealer tells me it’s discontinued. Nothing for sale in US versions but a good selection from Japan on Ebay. And the pricing is fantastic in comparison. Is using a voltage transformer a big...

I don’t really post much the last few years. My systems are pretty settled. My second system was unchanged for 10 years. My lovely wife wanted to redecorate the family room and she has always been annoyed by my DeVore Super 8’s. So I swapped the DeVores for some in wall B & W CWM7.3 S2. Wanted...

I'm giving my garage a makeover and will be adding a tv and 2 channel system. I want a speaker that can be mounted on the wall on each side of the tv. They don't have to be ultra thin. Up to 12" dp as I could even recess them into the wall a bit. 8 ohms, front ported design and I will use a sub...

Checked out the Vancouver Audio Show yesterday. It was the first audio show I have ever attended. I would have to say that overall I was impressed. Not sure how many rooms exactly, I'd guess about 40 or so. A lot of major manufacturers were represented. Mac, Bryston, Magico, Accuphase...

My friend just picked up a nice pair of Thiel CS3.6 speakers. Can anyone recommend a nice integrated to pair with it. 2k max used. Thanks in advance

Pretty quiet on the Shindo Forum lately. Must be something new guys, come on! An acquaintance of mine recently purchased an absolute mint pair of JBL Hartsfield speakers in Rosewood. Original owner, never been modified. From an estate sale. Perfect speaker to pair with Shindo. He will treat...

My Marantz SR7005 AV Receiver is giving me grief. Every once in a while but seems to be happening more often now, it will show a black screen with no video at all. Sometimes it just flickers in and out. Sometimes it is out completely like it did yesterday. Turned it on today and all is fine...

Gonna throw some side ribs in the Pitmaker tomorrow. Anyone else smoking this weekend?

Anyone into off road motorcycles? I don't ride as much as I used to but it is a wonderful way for us to do things as a family. I have a 2010 KTM 450 XCW. Far more bike than I need but it helps me stay young (how may guys 55 yrs old still rip it up). My son Mason, who's 11, rides a Yamaha TTR125...

Just curious if anybody is into high performance boats. I no longer own one but I used to own a 24' Douglas Skater with twin 2.5 Merc outboards. Offshore catamaran, 600 hp, 2650 lbs. top speed 108 mph. I've owned a lot of high speed toys but nothing comes close to the thrill of flying across...

Just noticed on Pitch Perfects' website a newly introduced speaker by Auditorium A23. Designed in conjunction with Ken Shindo before his passing. Utilizes the LM 755A Alnico driver. Looks similar in design to the Petit Latour. Possibly another great loudspeaker to pair with Shindo gear

Here is my main system. Sorry, not the greatest pics. 2 Channel: Shindo Masseto pre-amp Shindo Cortese amp (pic still shows my Montille) Devore Fidelity O/96 speakers Thorens TD125MKII restored with custom plinth by Artisan Fidelity Ortofon RS309D tonearm c/w Ortofon SPU W4S modded Sonos Connect...

Hi, Dale from Vancouver B.C. Glad to be here. Looking forward to joining in!:snicker: