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Amp for Duevel Bella Luna

Currently running a Bel Canto Pre2P/ Evo2 Gen II combo and am looking to upgrade the amplifier section although I like what I hear! I do not need lots of power (30-50wpc) and would like advice on the solid state side (I know where to go for tubes). Budget up to $2500 used. One consideration is Lavardin, any other?

Thank
audiofils
audiofils OP
7 posts
 
Thanks for the tip but not needed anymore with the J2
jeff1225
172 posts
 
I love my J2! All the texture of tube without the need to replace $1000 of power tubes ever year. Congrats on a great choice.
audiofils OP
7 posts
 
Jeff
very nice system you have! I`ll be curious to hear if the Hovland is an even better match for the J2 than my Bel Canto which neutrality truly lets the J2 shine. Not to mention the killer phono stage. Have you tried a Pass Lab preamp with the J2?
jeff1225
172 posts
 
I have not tried any other pre-amps with the J2. I love the Hovland, especially the tubed phono stage. It will take a lot to displace if from the rack.

What Bel Canto model are you using?
delapole
30 posts
 
I own (and love) a pair or BLDs. I've rolled through quite a few amps and have settled on the JRDC C500. It was a hard call between it and the Ayre mono blocks. The BLDs really settled down with the JR amp, music seems slower and more melodic, and has the ability to soar without strain.
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