The engine of every stereo system is the amplification. Whether it's a single-ended triode or push-pull Tube amp or a high-current solid state device, you have to drive your speakers with the right engine. Great tube amps will give the listener the intimate awareness of space and air around instruments. They also can have a midrange smoothness to die for. However, not all tube amps are great, muddy bass and bad dynamics are some of the characteristics of a bad design. We carefully audition equipment before we sell it at In Living Stereo. We make sure it's everything a tube amp should be. We care about audio, that's why you buy from us.

We are proud to represent the following manufacturers:

Bellari
Leben Hi-Fi
Prima Luna
Shindo Laboratory
 

Please call us at 212-979-1273 or email info@inlivingstereo.com

Below are a few selections from our inventory.

Shindo Lafon GM70 mono amplifiers

The Lafon GM70 is a 20 watt, class A single ended triode design utilizing the exquisite GM70 transmitter tube. Incredible power for a triode amplifier with all the subtlety and naturalness that Shindo is known for. Dazzling to the eye and ear.

Shindo Corton-Charlemagne mono-amplifiers

The least expensive Shindo Mono amp configuration, utilizing Telefunken EL 34 output tubes. This amp shines with bass weight and wonderful dynamics while retaining detail and naturalness. 25 watts per channel

Shindo Corton-Charlemagne 80 mono-amplifiers

These are the most powerful amps Shindo makes, with an output power of 75 watts per channel from a set of Kt88s, it will drive most speakers with ease. Outstanding dynamics and superior detail retrieval, these are mono amplifiers that will satisfy every customer. No matter, how you slice it, an astounding accomplishment in tube amplifier design.

Shindo Aurieges with fully tube regulated MM phono section

Same great Line stage as Aurieges L but with a shindo tube Moving Magnet phono section added. The Aurieges comes in a two chassis configuration, the bottom chassis being the power supply.

Shindo Masseto Stereo Preamplifier

The Masseto is the least expensive pre-amplifier in the line that utilizes output transformers to lower output impedence. What can you say about such a stellar performer. A work of art that can out perform any preamp on the market except higher Shindo Models. So good that Art Dudley from Stereophile made it his reference preamp and its only midway up the line. Comes with fully tube regulated MM/MC phono section.

Shindo Vosne Romanee Preamplifier

Designed around the Siemens C3m valve and utilizing custom designed and wound output transformers. A step up from the Masetto, The Vosne-Romanee is just unbelievably textured, nuanced and full of finesse. The presentation is  expansive, with loads of depth and detail.

Shindo  Giscours Preamplifier

The Giscours is the second from the top in the Shindo Line. At this level there is nothing more to say. Features include new old stock Western Electric 349A's in the linestage, amorphous core MC step up transformers, dual mono design, twin tube rectification, output transformers. Astounding!

Shindo Petrus Preamplifier

The statement in Preamplifier design using Western Electric 349A’s in the linestage. The pinnacle of Shindo’s Art.

The Lafon Western Electric 300B Limited is being produced in a limited run of just four pair (In Living Stereo has them all). The amplifiers produce 8 watts from an original production of new old stock Western Electric 300B's, considered to be one of the greatest triode tubes ever made. Truly, these amazing amplification devices are for the audio enthusiastic seeking something really special and rare. Shindo is for those who want the pinnacle in tube amplification. Certainly, in regard to industrial design, the Lafons are compact (in relative terms) works of art that are completely drool inducing (go get a napkin).

Shindo Montrachet Stereo amplifier

This 30 watt EL34 based amplifier is the next amplifier up in the line from the Montille. It has greater drive for speakers that need the extra power. It has a noticeably larger scale and more richness than the entry level shindo amplifier. Body and Soul are what come to mind when describing the Montrachet.

This was the first piece of Shindo gear that we auditioned here at the store and since it uses the obscure F2a output tube the staff couldn't wait to put it through its paces. We opened the box and couldn't help being taken back by this green beauty. But does it sound as good as it looks? Let's just say that we were all vying for the sweet spot since it sounded amazing even off axis (In my experience this is one of the golden attributes of a good sounding system). A few words of description about what we heard: Utterly transparent, holographic, super resolution, astounding bass control and incredible extension. I swear it has better bass than most of the high end solid state behemoths I've heard.

Power output is 10 watts with the F2a. Compact, beautiful and built without compromise, the Cortese is a true classic in the making. Speakers of 90db efficiency and above are recommended.

The long-awaited Shindo Montille entry priced power amplifier. Producing 15 watts from a pair of 6V6 output tubes in class A push pull, it offers high end quality without the high end price tag. Hand made using point to point wiring throughout like the flagship Shindo amplifiers. Features a dual rectified power supply. Speakers of 87db and higher are recommended.

Compact and beautiful, the Montille sets a new benchmark in affordable ultra high performance amplification. Ken Shindo has outdone himself again!

The Monbrison offers reference level performance that belies its price. It comes with both moving-magnet and Moving coil step up tube phono stage that blows away every separate phono stage I've ever heard.

What can you say other than "wow"? This is a line stage only tube pre-amp and like every other Shindo product it is a keepsake. The Aurieges will turn your current system into a real giant killer.

Shindo Mr. T Line Conditioner

No Shindo system is complete without the Mr. T Line conditioner. It has 6 power outlets and a massive transformer that rejects unwanted RF and crud from the power grid like no other conditioner we’ve ever tried. The Mr. T will improve the sound of any system, regardless of manufacturer.

Leben CS600 Stereo Tube Integrated amplifier

For those who need more power, Leben introduces the new CS600 integrated amplifier with a choice of 28 or 32 watts of wonderful tube power, depending on which tubes are used. Through a selector switch, one can use either 6L6GC for 32 watts, or 6CA7 (EL34) for 28 watts, with LED indicators to show which are used. Better than the CS300 and CS300SX in everyway, the CS600 has greater dynamics, more detail, a larger more expansive sound stage and greater drive. Beautiful, with cool retro design.

Leben CS300SX Stereo Tube Integrated amplifier

Same great circuit as CS300 but with upgraded parts. The SX version has more detail and extension with an ability to resolve deeper into the recording.

Prima Luna Prologue 1 stereo tube integrated amplifier

The Prologue 1 represents one of the great values in hi-fi today. At only $1,599 it has wonderful detail and liquidity. It comes with a set of EL34 output tubes and produces nearly 40 watts of power. If you always wanted to get into tube amplification and didn’t think you could afford it, then think again. Great build quality and very reliable. Comes with Prima Luna’s proprietary adaptive auto biasing circuit, making changing tubes as easy as plugging in a light bulb

Prima Luna Prologue 2 stereo tube integrated amplifier

The Prologue 2 has the same circuit at the Prologue 1 but comes with KT88 output tubes, upgraded Solen capacitors and Fast recovery diodes, which translates into greater bass and treble extension and with more detail.

Prima Luna Dialogue 1 stereo tube integrated amplifier

What a integrated? Utilizing EL34 output tubes and Prima Luna’s adaptive auto bias circuit, the Dialoge 1 gives you the ability to change from a 18 watt triode amp to a 36 watt ultra linear amp on the fly. Very cool and very good sounding, making the  Dialogue 1 the next logical jump over the Prologue 1 and 2. Remote included. Winner of the Absolute sound editor’s choice award.

Prima Luna Dialogue 2 stereo tube integrated amplifier

The Dialogue 2 has the same circuit as the Dialogue 1 save for upgraded Solen Capacitors, upgraded fast recovery diodes and KT88 output tubes. Less than $400 upgrade over the Dialogue 1 but well worth the added sonic bliss. HiFi + Product of the year winner!

Prima Luna Prologue 3 Stereo Tube Preamplifier

At $1,899 a remarkable pre-amplifier that can compete with other preamps at twice the price. Mates with any existing power amplifier for instant upgrade of your system or with Prima Luna’s own power amplifiers for a synergistic combination that belies the price. Absolute sound Golden Ear Award winner!

Prima Luna Prologue 6 Tube Mono Amplifiers

Another astounding value from Prima Luna. Two chassis with separate power supplies and zero channel cross-talk. Only $2,799 and one of the great steals in audio. Great dynamics, wonderful bloom and air make these amps sound rich and smooth. They drive most speakers effortlessly. Comes with Prima Luna’s Adaptive Autobiasing and EL34 output tubes. Absolute Sound Product of the year Award winner!

Prima Luna Prologue 7 Tube Mono Amplifiers

The Prologue 7’s have the same circuit as the Prologue 6 mono amps save for upgraded Solen Capacitors, upgraded fast recovery diodes and KT88 output tubes. Another great tube amplifier from Prima Luna for only $2,999!

Bellari VP129 Tube Phono preamplifier

An amazing value and destined to be the go-to $250 phono preamplifier in our store. The VP-129 uses one 12AX7 tube in the stage, making for a sumptuous midrange that only tubes can create. A bargain! A Stereophile recommended component.