Shindo Laboratory Monbrison // Preowned / Tube Preamplifier / MM/MC

The Shindo Monbrison is the kind of preamp that quietly defines an entire system. Designed by Ken Shindo, it’s all about tone, flow, and emotional connection—bringing a richness and dimensionality to the music that feels effortlessly natural. There’s a tactile quality to everything it touches: vocals gain body, instruments breathe, and the space between notes becomes just as important as the notes themselves. With its built-in phono stage and hand-built, minimalist circuit, the Monbrison doesn’t try to impress on paper—it simply makes everything sound more like music.

*Includes the original box and power cord

Production

2004

Condition

9/10

Serial No.

159

Orig. MSRP

$7800

Factory Specs

• Inputs: 4x Line (RCA), 1x Phono MM, 1x Phono MC
• Outputs: 1x Pair RCA
• Phono Gain: 40dB (MM), 26dB additional (MC)
• MC Input Sensitivity/Impedance: 0.2mV / 2-100Ω
• MM Input Sensitivity/Impedance: 3mV / 100KΩ
• Line Gain: 16dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 119 dB - 120 dB
• Output Impedance: ~5V/600Ω or 5kΩ (depending on production run)
• Tube Complement: Generally 2x EF86 (or similar) per channel in the phono/line stage, 2x 6X4 (or similar) rectifiers
• Power Consumption: 50W - 80W
• Dimensions: 13.78"–15.55" W × 4.72"–6.50" H × 9.45"–12.20" D
• Weight: ~17.64 lb

Packing

We'll deliver this piece in its original factory box, so you can be sure it will be protected just as Shindo Laboratory intended.

Shipping

This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $100, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.

Stock No.

9429402714333