Aurieges-L

About the Aurieges-L

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.