[Mason.jd]

Am I missing out by not auditioning a Shindo preamp and amp if I am looking for a different tube amp?  Are they worth it compared to Air Tight or other  options?
I have never heard a Shindo amp. Are they that much different than AirTight or other japanese low watt tube amps like Phasemotion, Luxman MQ-300?

[mick wolfe]

 I'd have to say Shindo products are definitely worth an audition. The problem would be where you'd have to go to audition a full Shindo system. There's only a handful of dealers scattered about in the US. Whether you'd prefer Shindo to the other products mentioned would be strictly up to your ear. IMHO, teamed with an efficient tube friendly speaker, Shindo would be hard to beat.

[FullRangeMan]

Am I missing out by not auditioning a Shindo preamp and amp if I am looking for a different tube amp?  Are they worth it compared to Air Tight or other  options?
I have never heard a Shindo amp. Are they that much different than AirTight or other japanese low watt tube amps like Phasemotion, Luxman MQ-300?

AirTight are much better built than Shindo, both are expensive.
The Shindo doesn't have valve cooling, the tubes are located inside the chassis, and the chassis sheet metal is very thin and not of aluminum, also not easy change the tubes.

[toocool4]

If you’re able to audition them, I’d definitely recommend doing so that way you can decide for yourself whether they’re worth it.