This is the last system I have put up , with the help of my dealer, CDF Audio, the only thing left from my last system is the turntable.The Monbrison replaced a Copland CTA 305, before the Montrachet my amp was the Pass Lab X250, and the speakers where the Elektra937 BE special edition speakers, much bigger than the Super 8, but the Gibbons are much more musical.
And that is exactly waht my wife and I where looking for.The most musical system we could afford.
Upgraded from the Champion to the Master Solution. All I can say is that it makes beautifull music.
Clearaudio Unify
I simply love this arm.
Benz Micro MC Reference
I have waited some time to purchase this cartridge.It is simply musical.
Shindo Monbrison
When my dealer let me have this preamp to try out, he knew what he was doing.Actually I wanted to purchase new speakers, after I had listen to this preamp, it was a no brainer.
Shindo Montrachet
Simply the most magical amp I have ever owned!
DeVore Gibbon Super 8
My last purchase in the system.Listening to music trough those speakers, is really a treat.
Ren: No problem here using Ocellia IC (PHY-HP connector) w/ Shindo Aurieges-L. And I concur; doesn't sound like a silver cable at all. And I have a lot of silver in my system (all cables, SET mono's, and horn speakers).
Mikeyc8: I know. I was going to try them but no lender from importer. Most Shindo owners may only be happy with them though because it's pushed by importer and the only one they've tried. Do you by chance use or represent them in some way? You sound defensive of them. I respect A23, but have you auditioned Ocellia cables? I've done my fair share of silver cable auditions and my previous Stage III Concepts were my reference for five years. I'd put them against any cable. And I did. But for personal reasons I wanted to find a more naturally made (materials), manageable, less bulky, and hopefully less costly silver cable and I found it with Ocellia. There are a few of these "au-natural" cables out there but Ocellia had everything I was looking/listening for. It's hard to convince people with cables. It's highly subjective with both listener and gear. But there's something very special about Ocellia cables which should be apparent when you understand the materials and design. It's a perfect compliment to any highly refined tube gear/SET system, especially analog, although digital is wonderful too. I've been into this for 20 years and haven't made a lot of changes/upgrades as most, but the ones I have all turned out to be very positive, especially the transition to tube amplification, and my current system is the most natural analog-esque sounding music I've heard to date with a big help from the Oceliia cables and power cords. I'm only trying to share that experience. Sorry to offend you with my limited "try this" recommendation post. I've been a member here for 10 years and barely post.
I'd strongly recommend trying the Ocellia cables. Check out my system. I replaced $12K worth of Stage III VR IC, speaker cable, and Heighliner power cords for a fraction of the cost, yet they offered everything I loved about those cables, but in a more au-naturale way.
Pure and simple. Nice. Must have been quite an ear opener going from that ss gear to tubes, especially Shindo.
As far as cables/power cords, I would highly recommend you try Ocellia Signature or Reference. I think it would be the perfect compliment to your system.
