Anyone have an experience with Belles Aria preamp & mono amps vs. tube integrated ?

@jenney No I don't really miss the Rogue.  In the world of tube amps, it certainly wasn't the "tubyest", and frankly the Arias are very sweet sounding.  They won't be mistaken for pure class A SET, but they are very good and punch well above their class.  They did take some run-in time, during which they sounded competent but nothing to write home about.  They're relatively unappreciated because few stores carry them and they don't cost enough.

Jenny I'm down the road outside Iowa City. I'd be happy to audition  the belles aria for you.

Twoleftears
I like the idea of no tinkering with the tube bias which the Primaluna will avoid but there is still tube life. My biggest question is do you miss the “tube sound” of the Rogue now that you have gone the Aria route? If I decide to go the Aria route I plan to do as you did pre-amp and a pair of monos.
I look forward to your observations of SS amp vs. tube amp sonic presentation.

Thanks for the input

Jenney

Several months ago I replaced a Rogue Cronus Magnum II with Belles Aria preamp + monoblocks.  For the price it's an incredible deal.  The Rogue was good, but I like these even better.  They are whisper quiet and need no tinkering with.  Talk to Johnny Rutan at Audio Connection if you need convincing.  Audio Waves in California also seem to be deep into Belles.

I may consider your invitation, I reside in Waterloo

I'm using a Belles Aria with Vandersteen sig ii. Sounds amazing. I live in Eastern Iowa if your interested in hearing let me know.