shindo aurieges ....

wow im really impressed by all the details you are all write me ,im really agree with you all you open my mind again ,really i think it was the best post here that people write me in audiogon -:) .
im now wonder if i need tube suond at all or maybe ss amp?
and second think is i dont know if to buy integrated amp or preamp+power ?
all i know is that the devore fidelity nines need warm sound and clarity and detail too.
i hve budget until 5000$
my option are alot and i still not know what to do what to choose :
1.i really like too knw the different between EAR 868 AND SHINDO AURIGES AND TO ADD THEM GOOD SS AMP ?
2.TWO INTIGRATED TO THINK OF : LEBEN CS600 OR PASS LABS INTA30
3.OPEN TO MORE GOOD ADVICES THAT BETTER THEN MY THINKIN ??

THANKS ALOT WAIT FOR YOU ARE ALL POSTS HERE BYE.

Speaking only in generalities, many solid state amplifiers do not have a high input impedance. Once again, speaking in generalities, the Shindo Aurieges with an output impedance of 5000 ohms will need careful system matching.

As a rule of thumb, the input impedance should be at least 20x the output impedance of the source component. You can, of course, get a buffer, but that's yet another component which may add its own coloration.

The Leben CS600 versus the Pass INTA30. Given what I know of their house sound I'd say that they're totally different. I think you would be happy with either.

I haven't heard the INTA30, but as I understand, it's based on the X30.5, which I have indeed heard and like very much. Pick one, buy it used, and if you really don't like it, get the Leben later.

For what it's worth, I have an LFD Zero LE MKIV integrated amplifier. It is wonderful. There is one available on Audiogon right now for a great price. I bought mine new and don't regret it.

> I do not understand how or why a number of audiophiles
> prioritize extreme detail and clarity over musicality and tone.

Some prioritize tone and musicality over detail and clarity. Some do it the other way around.

But worse, some want both -- which I think is difficult to achieve and expensive. As if it wasn't expensive enough already.

I believe that if you called John Devore he would give a big thumbs up to tubes and Leben and Shindo in particular.

I have had a few correspondences with Mr. Devore and he definitely loves Shindo but there are other amps that he likes too. I am using shindo apetite with silverbacks and the sound is phenomenal but would be better with some more power. For whatever reason, Shindo seems to be a great fit with Devore speakers.