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First of all, Shindo preamps of every vintage are terrific. The usual system matching qualifiers apply as you did not mention what amplifier you will be using. I have heard the old one box version of the Aurieges as well as the line only version. I have also listened to a 2021 built Aurieges with phono (the only way they come now) although I did not experience vinyl playback. Aural memory is notoriously unreliable but with that caveat, the new Aurieges is exceptional. Very organic, spacious, tone and tempo are spot on. Not euphonic….just very natural with an addictive flow.
First of all, Shindo preamps of every vintage are terrific. The usual system matching qualifiers apply as you did not mention what amplifier you will be using. I have heard the old one box version of the Aurieges as well as the line only version. I have also listened to a 2021 built Aurieges with phono (the only way they come now) although I did not experience vinyl playback. Aural memory is notoriously unreliable but with that caveat, the new Aurieges is exceptional. Very organic, spacious, tone and tempo are spot on. Not euphonic….just very natural with an addictive flow.