Shindo amps

[flm09]

Hi,

I am interested in the Cortese 300b stereo amp and since it has volume pots and I mainly use one source do I still need a preamp?

 

[Trab]

Hi,

I am interested in the Cortese 300b stereo amp and since it has volume pots and I mainly use one source do I still need a preamp?

Hello,
my opinion is, of course you can use only power amp.
But, volume control pots in Shindo amps are intended only to match output signal with preamp and speakers. Those are small pots, not convinient to everyday use. Also you are soon going to get mad trying to adjust channel balance every time you change the volume. Those small pots are sensitive for small movements and often you will have to go second, third time to get the volume and channel balance right.
Shindo preamps give you harmonically richier sound, so I would think of preamp/amp combination as a final solution.

Cheers,
Greg

 

[flm09]

Hello,
my opinion is, of course you can use only power amp.
But, volume control pots in Shindo amps are intended only to match output signal with preamp and speakers. Those are small pots, not convinient to everyday use. Also you are soon going to get mad trying to adjust channel balance every time you change the volume. Those small pots are sensitive for small movements and often you will have to go second, third time to get the volume and channel balance right.
Shindo preamps give you harmonically richier sound, so I would think of preamp/amp combination as a final solution.

Cheers,
Greg

Ok that makes sense! Thanks!

Now I want to look for integrated with 300b driving an 845! Any recommendations?

 

[DeadWax]

Ok that makes sense! Thanks!

Now I want to look for integrated with 300b driving an 845! Any recommendations?

Take a look at the Line Magnetic Audio LM-845IA Premium.

 

[flm09]

Take a look at the Line Magnetic Audio LM-845IA Premium.

Ok thanks!! Btw what you think of EL84 sets?