This Exposure 3510 might be worth looking into. Gene Rubin sells Exposure and Belles. You should give him a call and ask his opinion on both brands!
https://generubinaudio.com/shop/ols/products/exposure-3510-integrated-amplifier
Belles Aria Signature and other Int Amp recommendation
While searching for an Integrated Amp to go with my new Ascend Acoustics Sierra Tower speakers that I ordered, one Int Amp pique my interest is the Belles Aria Signature. Although, not too much information on the Internet, but the few I did see seems to be all positive
One of the key things caught my attention is the use of MOSFET output devices, where both MOSFETs and vacuum tubes are both voltage controlled devices and their transfer functions are similar as well. My limited experience with MOSFETs impart a tube-like sound with the low-end grunt of amps using bi-polar transistors. If implements well, it is the best of both worlds, and I hope to get some inputs from people having more experience.
Meanwhile, I am also hope to have some recommendations on other SS Int Amps that is in the similar price range as Belles Aria Signature and see what I can do to arrange some audition.
TIA
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@joekapahulu , Thank you for the listening impressions. I am leaning toward the Signature as well. Based on what I have gathered, Signature seems to do everything in more refined level and the bass region is more improved over the standard version, and hopefully this also mirror your experience.
@yogiboy , I will have a look. Not on my short list at the moment. |
For all those considering the new Belles Aria Dual Mono integrated amplifier, I can say with confidence that it is a great integrated. I switched from an Odyssey Kismet power amplifier to the Belles Aria Dual Mono and I am blown away. It has a beefy power supply with dual power transformers and please tell me again that this is only 85wpc?!?! WOW! What can I say, it has killer dynamics, clarity, outstanding frequency extension, superb bass as well as very superb mids and upper freqs! It's worth the risk and sounds as powerful as my previous high power amplifiers. This thing is a keeper and definitely worth the extra $1000 upgrade from the standard Aria. I've owned everthing since 1974 and this amp is one of, if not, the most enjoyable integrated or separates I have owned! It's driving a pair of Spendor D7.2 loudspeakers, a match made in heaven. Absolutely worth a listen! |
audioman74: I am resurrecting this thread! LOL I compared this to his MB-200 Mono blocs and very close in sound signature even with the VT-01 running the preamp section. He has isolated the two power supplies and pre/amp section so it doesn't surprise me the Belles Aria Dual Mono Int. Amp is that good. Hell his 75Wpc ran my Magnepan's with ease! I just ordered one, so hopefully he isn't behind on making them anymore. |
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