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November 15, 2018, 12:24 PM
Thread: heeelllloooooo....????
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Re: heeelllloooooo....????
I'm sure you could and you'd likely need to re-bias, but I think tube rolling in general with Shindo is questionable. With the WE300b, given that it's reputation being such a superior tube it's hard...
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November 14, 2018, 09:47 PM
Thread: heeelllloooooo....????
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Re: heeelllloooooo....????
I interpreted that as Takeshi Shindo offering the Cortese with the Western Electric 300B re-issues that are in the works. I've thought that myself if they are on par with the original. I doubt we'll...
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May 5, 2018, 08:21 PM
Thread: Shindo in Seattle or Portland?
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Re: Shindo in Seattle or Portland?
Congrats on the Valencias! I've had the Flamencos for almost 2 years now (very similar to Valencias), it sounds very good with a Shindo Cortese so your on the right track! I don't live in the PNW but...
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April 14, 2018, 09:04 PM
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The Path of Shindo - Video Interview of Matt and Jonathan by Rafe Arnott
I've been following Rafe Arnott on Parttimeaudiophile and read his piece on Shindo that featured an interview with Matt Rotunda from PitchPerfectAudio and Jonathon Halpern from Tone Imports. Rafe put...
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March 30, 2018, 09:05 PM
Thread: Vintage Shindo Product Photos
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Re: Vintage Shindo Product Photos
Great point Laundryman, I hadn't noticed that!
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March 27, 2018, 01:58 PM
Thread: Vintage Shindo Product Photos
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Vintage Shindo Product Photos
I love the aesthetics of Shindo gear. I stumbled across a page a few months ago when doing research that had photos of vintage Shindo gear and saved off the photos, I'll post a link if I can find it....
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March 1, 2018, 03:24 PM
Thread: heeelllloooooo....????
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Re: heeelllloooooo....????
I've been enjoying my Shindo as well. I did read a nice article from Rafe Arnott that was posted on PPA's website. I too am interested in the new 300b Cortese, but even more by the A23 LM755 speaker...
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June 29, 2017, 11:00 PM
Thread: Dream Amps
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Re: Dream Amps
Shindo Western Electric 300b. You only need 8 watts :rolleyes:
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May 5, 2017, 03:37 PM
Thread: Shindo Pre-amp with solid state amp?
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Re: Shindo Pre-amp with solid state amp?
I think one member on this or the other audio forum has a Shindo pre with a Pass Lab XA30.8 and reportedly with great results. This is the amp that Jack Roberts replaced his Wavac 300b if I remember...
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March 29, 2017, 04:23 PM
Thread: Bookself speakers for shindo amps
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Re: Bookself speakers for shindo amps
Thought I would chime in here too...I purchased Kev's old VR and have been enjoying it immensely. Thanks Kev! ;)
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March 8, 2017, 04:14 PM
Thread: DeVore Orangutan Flagship in the works!
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DeVore Orangutan Flagship in the works!
I looked around but didn't see any post on the latest news from DeVore. The O96 will get a big brother! A cost no-object Orangutan model is in the works.
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February 20, 2017, 10:34 PM
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Sticky: Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar
Congrats Mike! I've been vacationing in Siesta Key almost every year around July. I will definitely try and take some time to visit your shop!
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February 20, 2017, 10:56 AM
Thread: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but....
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Re: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but....
He really does. I don't know if Shindo or ToneImports pay him extra for the photographs, but he certainly deserves a lot of credit for the images that come to mind when you think Shindo.
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February 20, 2017, 10:17 AM
Thread: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but....
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Re: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but....
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February 16, 2017, 05:10 PM
Thread: Best speakers for Shindo Apetite
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Re: Best speakers for Shindo Apetite
Hi Djole,
I wouldn't hook a 4ohm 88db speaker to the Apetite for fear of damaging it. This is the opposite end of the spectrum in terms of sensitivity for speakers design for Shindo (ideally they... -
February 15, 2017, 05:55 PM
Thread: Best speakers for Shindo Apetite
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Re: Best speakers for Shindo Apetite
For small/medium rooms, I would think the Shindo Lafite speaker would be good. I'm considering moving from my O96 to the Lafite potentially, haven't demo'd them but if you want to have an all Shindo...
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January 17, 2017, 10:39 AM
Thread: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker
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Re: New A23 Hommage Ken loudspeaker
Hey Logey,
Beautiful speaker. Forgive the stalkerish comments but I've been watching your speaker evolution from afar, mostly from the forums and audiogon/usaudiomart. I believe you had the O96,... -
April 20, 2016, 08:40 PM
Thread: Hi from VLC (SPAIN)
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Re: Hi from VLC (SPAIN)
Welcome! Does VLC stand for Valencia? I was there a couple years ago, beautiful place. My father grew up in Torre Pacheco close to Murcia. Good food and wine!
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March 19, 2016, 07:07 PM
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Re: If you are a Jazz Fan watch the movie "Whiplash"
This was my favorite movie last year. I love the dynamic between the student and teacher. The music was fantastic too, had to go look it up and stream it afterwards.
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March 19, 2016, 07:06 PM
Thread: The Man From Uncle.
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Re: The Man From Uncle.
I did enjoy this one. The soundtrack had me listening to the Italian song "Che Vuole Questa Musica Stasera" by Peppino Gagliardi, had it stuck in my head for a few weeks afterwards.
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March 19, 2016, 07:00 PM
Thread: HiFi Shop Sketch
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Re: HiFi Shop Sketch
Hilarious! :roflmao:
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March 19, 2016, 06:57 PM
Thread: Hi from Boca Raton
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Hi from Boca Raton
Hello!
I'm a new member located in Boca Raton, FL. I've visited this site a few times over the last few years to read post mostly about Leben, Shindo, DeVore, and that group of high sensitivity... -
March 19, 2016, 06:52 PM
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Sticky: Poll: Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?
I'm running a Leben CS600 now, but previously had some vintage restored receivers like the Pioneer SX-1250 and Luxman R-1120. All are/were fantastic amps in their own way.
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March 19, 2016, 06:50 PM
Thread: Used Hi-Fi Market
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Re: Used Hi-Fi Market
Very insightful post from the business perspective of our hobby...and awesome customer service touch by driving down to the doctor.
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March 17, 2016, 08:40 PM
Thread: DeVore Gibbon X
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Re: DeVore Gibbon X
Thanks for the welcome! Glad to be a part of the shark.
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I continue to be very impressed with the Esoteric “Master Discrete DAC”. I’ve owned my N-01XD for a couple of years and it continues to impress. I believe one would have to spend at least 2X to get...
My experience with the K-03XD