Any owner thoughts on the Belle 350A amp?


Hello,

I have been looking for a new amp and the Belles 350a has peaked my interest. What are your thoughts for those who own this amp and others you compared it to? Other amps of interest would be the Sim W5, Blue Circle BC 8 monoblocks or Herron 150 amp. I am currently using the Herron VTSP-1A pre amp so input impedence is a possible issue to consider. Thanks.
goose

Showing 1 response by bob_bundus

The 350A & for that matter also the 150A, were a complete disappointment in my revealing & detailed rig. Dark - Dark- Darkest amps I ever heard. Detail was buried, stage was basically nonexistent, no PRaT, & highs were just not there. Why Stereophile reviwed these amps as being so good I just do not understand.
However the reviewer used all silver cabling in the test setup, vs. my all copper, which probably explains the huge differences that I experienced. I was not about to recable my whole rig just to try & make these amps work, when other equipment just drops right in & plays marvelously. I did try it with one of my silver AC cords but that only further killed the bass response.
Although YMMV & hopefully it will, I cannot at all recommend the Belles amps.