Dan,

I know exactly what you mean...

I spend so much time drooling, and admiring the Shindo gear that ... I can't get any work done...

It is such a different path than McIntosh... I just happen to believe that it is true nirvana... down that path.

Once you have heard the sound... there is no going back.

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Shindo/DeVore Super 8's/Micro Seiki DD-40

I've spent quite a bit of time with those Ayre products and the Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario, I like the combination a lot. When I auditioned the same products with Wilson WP8's I found the experience to be nearly unbearable.

Were I to decide a change is in order, i'd buy the KX-R, MX-R, C-5xeMP, and be pretty happy.

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Indeed, if facts were available, then faith is not required, so in a sense, faith can be based on the absence of evidence-a fiction.

Unfortunately there was never a "Blue Oyster Club" over here ...

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Apple TV
Thorens TD2030
Ortofon 2M Blue
Meridian 808i.2
Meridian 504
Meridian DSP8000
Accuphase T1000 (2nd Tuner Source)
Oppo BDP83se NuForce Edition
Shunyata Venom 3 Power Cords

Jerry.......Fortunately would be more like it.

You know I'm just kidding with you my friend. Hope you and the Mrs. have a great holiday.

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MEN220, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Micro Seiki DD-40 w/Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, Power Plant Premier (2), Soloist Premier SE (3), Symposium Rollerblock Jr., Wireworld IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A

Of course, without a doubt my friend.

Merry Christmas to you and everyone here in this forum!

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Apple TV
Thorens TD2030
Ortofon 2M Blue
Meridian 808i.2
Meridian 504
Meridian DSP8000
Accuphase T1000 (2nd Tuner Source)
Oppo BDP83se NuForce Edition
Shunyata Venom 3 Power Cords

I like the hand finished look of Zanden gear.

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AMP's: McIntosh 1.2k
Pre Amp: Mcintosh C-1000 & C-1000P
Sources: McIntosh MCD-500 & MS-300, Olive 4HD, SonoS, Pro-Ject 6 PerspeX
Other: McIntosh MEN-220
DAC: Esoteric D-07
Speakers: MBL 111F
Cables: Transparent Ultra MM2
Power Protection: APC S-15 on sources, PS Audio PPP (2) on amps

How come?

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For I am not ashamed, for I know [in] Whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able...

Enjoy

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For I am not ashamed, for I know [in] Whom I have believed and am persuaded that He is able...

Tim.......Those two pieces of gear are truly works of art. Beautiful. Thanks for posting the photos.

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Dan


Main System: McIntosh C1000C/P, MEN220, MC501 (2), MCD500, MS750, MR85, Micro Seiki DD-40 w/Ortofon 2M Black, Sonos ZP90, Oppo BDP-83, PMC EB1i, Fathom f113, Power Plant Premier (2), Soloist Premier SE (3), Symposium Rollerblock Jr., Wireworld IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio Tube System: McIntosh C1000C/T, MC275 (2), MCD500, Sonos ZP90, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento, McIntosh XLS112 (2), Wireword IC's & PC's, Kimber 8TC.
Studio HT System: McIntosh MX120, MC352, Oppo BDP-83SE Blu-ray, PS Audio Power Plant Premier, PS Audio Soloist Premier SE, JBL LSR-6332, JBL LSR-6312SP, JBL LSR-6328P, Sony 52XBR9, Tributaries Silver IC's.
Vintage: McIntosh MA5100, MR74, MAC4300V, JVC XL-Z1050, Sony TC-K890ES, JBL4312A