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The Shindo Aurieges-L is an entry-level line-level tube preamplifier that uses tube rectification and is designed to deliver a musical, coherent, and relaxed sound with natural timbre. It features 4 line-level inputs (CD, FM, AUX, TV) with 100kΩ impedance and an output impedance of 5kΩ at 10V. The preamplifier is fully hand-wired point-to-point with high-quality components and NOS tubes, emphasizing musicality over technical specifications. It is praised for its ability to bring components together seamlessly, improving the flow and pleasantness of music without sacrificing dynamics. The Aurieges-L is also noted for its midrange clarity and lifelike voice reproduction, making it a favorite among tube preamp enthusiasts. It requires careful matching with power amplifiers due to its relatively high output impedance and is recommended to be used with short interconnects. The unit consumes 50W of power and operates on 120V or 220-240V AC. Dimensions are approximately 265mm wide, 110mm high, and 260mm deep, weighing 5kg. The preamplifier does not add brightness or sparkle to dull recordings but faithfully reproduces the source material's character. Ken Shindo recommends using original tubes supplied by Shindo and discourages tube rolling.
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The VK-3i's signal-to-noise is 100 dB against the Aurieges-L's 120 dB, its output voltage 40.0V RMS against 10.0V RMS, its output impedance 1000Ω against 5000Ω, and its input impedance 10Ω against 100Ω.
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The Freya+'s output impedance is 75Ω against the Aurieges-L's 5000Ω, its input impedance 10Ω against 100Ω, and its weight 4.99 kg (11 lbs) against 5 kg (11 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (120 dB).
The 116's signal-to-noise is 98 dB against the Aurieges-L's 120 dB, its output voltage 12.0V RMS against 10.0V RMS, its weight 4.2 kg (9 lbs) against 5 kg (11 lbs), and its height 80 mm against 110 mm.
The CPA-1's output voltage is 1.0V RMS against the Aurieges-L's 10.0V RMS and its weight 10 kg (22 lbs) against 5 kg (11 lbs). Both share signal-to-noise (120 dB) and input impedance (100Ω).
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