So there's a power amp now too, alongside the Virtuoso integrated? PLEASE get back to us after a while with a full report. |
Curious also. It sounds like a very good match among what you have. Please report back. I am a Belles ref 150a v2 owner. I am very very happy. |
Enjoy!
I had a Belles 350A Ref. Good amp. I suspect the newer ones are even better.
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HUGE Belles fan here! I've owned amps: 150A, 150A Hot Rod. 150 Ref, 350A Ref, SA30. Preamps: 20A, 21A Auricap, 22A.
WONDERFUL equipment and a great guy and company.
HIGHLY recommended!
Good luck with your new amp! I bet it sounds GREAT!!! |
It sounds to me like it will be an excellent match to your equipment. Enjoy it, Belles amps always sounded special to me. |
I’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on an integrated amp for just shy of 3 years.
The Belles Virtuoso is my first choice. It’s been a long haul, and have tried to gain as much information about this product as possible...
I know this is going to be David Belles swan song so to speak. Years of producing high value, quality products....
please let us know what your thoughts are on the Virtuoso power amp...
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i will write a report once I get the amp working |
BTY the Belles virtuoso power amp is not listed in the belles website. John from Audio Connection is providing it. It will ship directly from Belles in NY. |
@jtweed - "I’ve been waiting to pull the trigger on an integrated amp for just shy of 3 years."
As we'd say in the Army, it's time to get up or go home.
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@naimfan , in the last 3 years, I’ve purchased an acreage, a second business, 2 new cars, and have 2 children in private school...
point is, there’s always something more important than audio.... |
A bit off topic, since this isn't about the power amp mentioned above:
What is the list price (or, for that matter, the street price) of the Belles Virtuoso integrated? Like jtweed, I've been waiting for this thing for the past three years. And is it going to be available in Canada?
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@recroom , you and me both...
you can contact David @ Red leaf audio out of Ontario....
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There’s also Arctic Audio in North Dakota, which is just down the road from me. My main concern is the current Canada-US exchange rate, meaning that Canadians purchasing an amp such as this are going to be adding close to 40% to the cost. Then there will be taxes on top of that. For some (most?), that won’t be feasible. |
I was quoted 8K on the nose 30 months ago (CAD). If David Jensen would still honour that price, IDK....
Im still waiting for the white unicorn to show itself...
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If it doesn’t appear by fall, I’m pulling the trigger on either the CODA CSiB V2, or the ModWright integrated... |
So it appears the preamp and power amp have been out for a few months (prices??), and the integrated is imminent. A while ago they were quoting 5.5K without meters and 6.5 with. Of course for 5.5K you can also buy an Aria preamp and a pair of Aria monoblocks. The ultimate face-off would be between that stack and the Virtuoso integrated. |
I got my power amp at just under 6k. I traded in my Rogue cronus magnum. There is not much information or pics of this amp on the belles site. There is a you tube video posted by audio connection. |
