Definitely keep the BEL. I owned one for about 20 years and wished I never sold mine. I still look periodically for Mk5 and would purchase it immediately if it popped up. As you know the key is finding the right speaker match.
BEL 1001 MK5 driving Joseph Audio Pulsars
I own the BEL amp and considering the purchase of a used pair of the Plusars.
My concern is the Pulsars 83.5 dB sensitivity as measured in Stereophile. They do have a benign impedance curve, not dipping below 6 ohms. This to me means a speaker that thirsts after watts as opposed to current.
The BEL is rated at 50wpc into 8ohm and doubles down into 4 and 2 ohm loads, likely due to a very conservative 8 ohm rating. Easily drives my Esoteric MG10s (87dB sensitive, 6ohm nominal impedance) to very loud levels.
My room size is `12.5 by 14.5 x 8.5 feet. An asset for speakers of low sensitivity.
I am looking for thoughts regarding the BEL's ability to drive the Pulsars in a modest size room.
My concern is the Pulsars 83.5 dB sensitivity as measured in Stereophile. They do have a benign impedance curve, not dipping below 6 ohms. This to me means a speaker that thirsts after watts as opposed to current.
The BEL is rated at 50wpc into 8ohm and doubles down into 4 and 2 ohm loads, likely due to a very conservative 8 ohm rating. Easily drives my Esoteric MG10s (87dB sensitive, 6ohm nominal impedance) to very loud levels.
My room size is `12.5 by 14.5 x 8.5 feet. An asset for speakers of low sensitivity.
I am looking for thoughts regarding the BEL's ability to drive the Pulsars in a modest size room.
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@bobheinatz Yes, I plan on keeping mine for a few more years. This after considering replacing it and deciding that I have no idea what amp I would replace it with. Was thinking a Pass XA25. Also was considering returning to an integrated amplifier. Now keeping myself in a holding pattern. Maybe do a couple touch-and-goes. |
@mesch If you are interested in selling your BEL amp please message me. |
@iansr I sold it about 4 years ago here on AG. |
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