Shindo and Coincident

Be careful of Shindo if you buy used. I get the impression that the dealers and distributors are not too supportive of owners of used Shindo products unless you buy it from a dealer. Also they tell me system Matching is much more critical with Shindo and use of short interconnects much preferred. Audition before you buy this one and use a dealer.

Carey

I would not under any circumstances buy a product from any manufacturer who looks down upon secondary owners. Its rude, cheap, pathetic...and totally unprofessional. Now, have you looked at Wyetech Labs? Personally, I love my Opal pre...and as far as the amps go...some of the best period in the field. Good luck.

Hello,

I don't know what your budget is.. but I second the suggestion of Wyetech. I know that Roger has (or had) Coincidents at his home. I have a Topaz 211C.

So far I have nods for Canary, Wavelength, and Wyetech labs. Still no word on Shindo, Art Audio or the Frankensteins. This should be a very instructive thread for me and anyone vested in the Coincident TE2 and SET amps. Please keep your thought coming.

I have an Art Audio Gill Signature Power amp ( 16 watts ) with Art Audio VP1 Mark II preamp and I could not be happier. I bought used and had contacted the owner of the company before I purchased; he could not have been more helpful. I have had the Canary preamp but it had no tape loop and no mute which I like to have. If you looked at the Canary next to the Art Audio you would think it would be a a better sounding unit. Once you listen I was drawn back to the Art Audio. If I were to move out of the Art Audio family it would take an extremely good deal and then I would probably end up back with an Art Audio in the future. Call Joe at Art Audio he is more then willing to give his advice. I am a very satisfied user.