Bel Canto Ref1000 MK2 Or Ref 500m ?

Granosalis, I sent you some pics as requested. Let me know where you post them.

The two amps use totally different ICE modules so you would expect they sound different. If you haven't alreadt done so, check here for info on the two modules. Plenty of specs for you to go through but IMO the newer ASX2 series modules used in the 500M have better specs.
BTW I am currently using the 500S amp in my system with good results. Although I have used several amps (300S and 300M) with the 200ASC module, I have not heard the Ref 1000 which uses the ASP series modules.

Guido, The 500S uses the newer ASX2 module. I was curious so I opened mine up for a look. As for the 500M, I would be interested to know. It would be nice if Bel Canto were a bit more forth coming with this info on their web site.

Granosalis, thanks for that info. The module shown in the Fedeltà Del Suono pics looks like the one in my 500S. The 500S has two of them.
Looks can be deceiving though as the modules used in the 300S and 300M look alike until you look closely. The module used in the 300M is a beefier unit. Too bad Agon doesn't allow pics to be posted or I'd show mine.

Here are links to the various modules inside.
Trio A-100

Bel Canto 300M

Bel Canto 500S

Bel Canto ref500M

Aren't we getting fancy.

To view pics of the Ref 500M on the Italian web site you have to click on the tab for the Bel Canto 500M. Thanks to Giuseppe for the info.