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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 them to the proper amplification I'm sure. What else is new?
 
Hi Dale,
I'm just trying to digest my December purchases... A Lumin S1 from Mike, and an AMG TT plus cartridge from my dealer in Dallas.
 
It's probably quiet because everyone is happy. That's a great sign. :)
 
Katoomer said:
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 them to the proper amplification I'm sure. What else is new?
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Dale...Amazing speakers........Enjoy it in good health



P.S : I always wonder what kind of camera he uses it. Every his video (Even at 480P) looks fantastic and sounds unbelievable....the music starts at 12:29
 
Paul said:
How is the S1 with Shindo ? What other digital product did you try before ?

Thanks
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Paul, I also have an AMR DP-777 which is phenomenal. I decided to go the NAS route to simplify my digital life and move my Mac Mini out of the room. I ordered the new DP-777SE a year ago and have been loaned a unit to use in the meantime. What started off as a 30 day wait has turned into quite the process.

I installed the S-1 into the system and used it's BNC out to use the AMR. It's as easy as flipping the switch to A/B the two. Both sound almost identical. I don't think I could pick between the two in a blind test. (Unless I knew the file was DSD) ;)

To me, sounding as good as the AMR is a huge PLUS for the Lumin. I really didn't expect it. I'm still waiting for the 777SE to arrive, which I've been told could be before the end of February. Once it does, I'll put it in the system and use both for a while. If they are still equals in PCM, I'll keep the Lumin. Actually I'll keep the Lumin either way. I just love it and love the NAS simplicity and solid operating system. I've had zero issues once I learned how to edit and input files.

Plus, I spend more time with LP's anyway! I wanted a high quality, easy to maintain system, and the Lumin more than delivers. I also think the FPGA of the S1 will allow it to be software upgradable and somewhat "future proofed".

As to Shindo with digital, it's a no brainer. The Giscours is equally at home with either input. But NOTHING sounds as present or jaw dropping as the AMG/Etna combo. I get excited every time I fire it up!
 
I'm using the A23 with the Etna. It might have a little too much gain into the phono of the pre, but it still sounds great and matches well. The A23 is also good with my old Dynavector which was .3mv in output. The Etna has .56mv, so almost double. It's now loud with the volume at 9 o'clock rather than 12.

I also have a Bob's 1131 Blue which is a great match with the Dynavector, but not as good with the Lyra as the A23 is.

BTW, My old Adikt mm is back on the Linn and I'm using an iFi iPhono with it into a line input of the Giscours. Stupid good results!
 
Paul said:
Bill. Do you use any SUT ?
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Paul, I switched to a Lyra SUT... Figured it would be most compatible. It's OUTSTANDING. I would guess it's on par with the Hommage in terms of quality, but designed for the Lyra line.
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As to the thread topic, I took the plunge with Matt yesterday and ordered the WE 300b monos! Now for the long wait. Nothing dull here!!

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wow- congrats on the WE300Bs :)

I was at Matt's on Saturday- really good time with folks. Heard the Y'Quems on the A23 Hommage and Shindo Latour speakers. Still waiting for the Gibbon Xs to show up...
 
When you reach the top of the mountain, where do you go?


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Thanks Doug! Matt said about 4 months... That "Takashi is very busy". Which I guess is a good thing.

Seems like a long time!

dlb2 said:
Bill, congrats on the WE300b monos. The best of the best. How long will it be to take delivery?
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