KiethR -I'd suggest trying out both paths before you decide. It may push you to find creative ways around the remote issue...
I'd been trying for years to get that classic Shindo sound for as little $$ as possible. My first Shindo piece was the Aurieges paired it with a Mark Levinson No334 SS amp. I was impressed, but I still wasn't there. I thought the next obvious step was to upgrade the SS amp to a Shindo, but it was suggested I try out a Monbrison pre instead. I was simply blown away. I'm sure Mr Shindo puts magic in all of his components, but sure did pack a lot into the Monbrison...
I'd been trying for years to get that classic Shindo sound for as little $$ as possible. My first Shindo piece was the Aurieges paired it with a Mark Levinson No334 SS amp. I was impressed, but I still wasn't there. I thought the next obvious step was to upgrade the SS amp to a Shindo, but it was suggested I try out a Monbrison pre instead. I was simply blown away. I'm sure Mr Shindo puts magic in all of his components, but sure did pack a lot into the Monbrison...