Belles preamplifiers -- experiences at different levels?

LA-01's are not often found any more. People who have them know what they have. If you see one don't hesitate.

@koestner I'm really only interested in his SS. I have my end game tube preamp.

I have owned a VT-01 preamp and tried a few different tubes. It was OK, but nowhere near the resolution of my Benchmark HPA4. But then that's probably the tubes vs. solid state debate, and I don't wish to open that can of worms.

Thanks @j_andrews and @regafan 

I am kind of waiting for a Statement series SS version to pop up, used. 

I ran a Belles 28A Reference preamplifier with a Van Alstine modified Hafler amplifier and the combination was wonderful. I replaced the 28A with a Belles VT-01 version 2 tube hybrid model coupled with an Accuphase C-47 phono preamplifier and it works well. The Accuphace phono preamplifier is quiet as a tomb. With the tube hybrid Belles VT-01 v2 you get imaging in spades. The combination is pure audio dynamite. I think very highly of Belles preamps.

Can’t comment yet , but I have an Aria preamplifier on the way.

Will be pairing it with a Van Alstine Ultravalve (their out-of-production, updated ST-70, EL34 tube power amp)

Speakers are Falcon ls3/5a’s or Fritz Carbon 7’s

I’m really hoping this pre/power match will play nicely together.