Shindo and synergistic components

Eril, your reply was very helpful, thanks.

Folks....I have some Ayre MX-R monoblocks...which of course are balanced...and in looking at improving the analog side of my system it has been suggested that I consider a Shindo preamp....the would be driving Rockport Meraks/Sheritan II and Wilson Watch Dog 2 sub....anyone have some experience or thoughts on this set up...the other pre amps I might consider are the VTL 7.5, Ref 3 and the upcoming Ayre KX-R...??

thanks in advance
John

Buy the most expensive Shindo pre you can afford. But be warned that the Shindo gear is so good you might very well end up selling your MX-Rs to get Shindo amps, which will probably mean selling your Rockports to get higher sensitivity speakers. The madness never ends . . .

John: I think the Vosnee Romanee preamp is balanced and is meant to be great. Maybe Bsal is right, or maybe not. You might love the combination of Shindo Pre with the the great MX-R amps - I'm sure you will. I wouldn't trade even think of trading in your amps for the time being, just focus on the analogue. Try the Shindo amps out in time.

I've ordered the Masetto, the one below the Romanee as I don't need balanced. If you live near a dealer, I'd take in the MX-Rs and try what you can. I think Don Better is a Shindo and Ayre dealer - so you might want to start there (just my recollection, could be wrong).

Best wishes

I own the Vosne-Romanee. It is balanced. Checking with Don is a great idea. He's an excellent dealer and an absolutely terrfic guy.