Aurieges MM

About the Aurieges MM

The Shindo Aurieges MM is an entry-level yet highly regarded tube preamplifier featuring a built-in Moving Magnet phono stage designed for high-quality analog playback. It is housed in a compact steel chassis finished in Shindo's traditional bottle-green color with gold knobs and delicate gold lettering, reflecting a classic and elegant design. The unit uses four NOS tubes and offers three line-level RCA inputs plus a phono input supporting MM cartridges with over 3mV sensitivity. It includes two level controls for channel balance and volume optimization. Sonically, the Aurieges MM is praised for delivering clearer, crisper, and bigger sound with a strong musical drive, a slightly darker tonal balance with generous bass and slightly attenuated treble, and a smooth yet detailed high-frequency response. It excels in midrange reproduction, especially voices and acoustic instruments, providing a lifelike and emotionally engaging listening experience. The phono stage is noted for its superior detail retrieval and musicality compared to many competitors, though it is MM only and may require a step-up transformer for MC cartridges. The unit weighs approximately 5.5 kg and measures 390 × 115 × 240 mm. It consumes about 40W of power and operates on AC 120V or 220-240V at 50/60Hz. The Aurieges MM is handmade with high-quality components and is considered a valuable artisanal product in the high-end audio market.