Folks - really enjoyed reading this long thread. Very much appreciate the education and the discussion!
Just bought a pair of Bel Canto Ref600m on the Gon and found this thread after doing so.
I opted to go this route while trying to upgrade my amplification - which is currently a Supernait 2 driving PMC Twenty 26s. While the sound can be quite nice at times I’m thinking I’m underpowered - the Snait 2 is only 80 watts and the speakers are not an easy load - sensitivity of 86 reported (though probably lower based on some of my reading) and can go down to under 4 ohms. I’m hoping for a more dynamic range for orchestral music which sounds a little congested/strained currently. Plus I’d just like to hear the Bel Cantos.
I landed here after finding other options (with an eye to Class A) for getting more power to be a challenge - and thus not able to pull the trigger on something. I looked quite seriously at a demo Pass labs 250 INT - but while I am sure they are really great - are HUGE and serious $$$. I’d also have to get a new rack to hold them - even more $$$ and space.
Basically, Class D appealed due to cost and size. Reviews have been solid. The pair was under 4k less than a year old. And if I don’t like them they can go back to the Gon and I will be out a small amount of $$$ to test them in house! Pretty good deal (says the recent purchaser!) The new Bel Cantos is the new chip or whatever - different technology used than all their other units - so I am hoping for good things. this is going to cost me as I skipped the monos from Wyred for Sound cyber monday special - could of had those 1000sx pair for around $2200 - hope I made the right call!
anyhow - Really glad to have found this thread!
I’ll be sure to post how they sound!
Just bought a pair of Bel Canto Ref600m on the Gon and found this thread after doing so.
I opted to go this route while trying to upgrade my amplification - which is currently a Supernait 2 driving PMC Twenty 26s. While the sound can be quite nice at times I’m thinking I’m underpowered - the Snait 2 is only 80 watts and the speakers are not an easy load - sensitivity of 86 reported (though probably lower based on some of my reading) and can go down to under 4 ohms. I’m hoping for a more dynamic range for orchestral music which sounds a little congested/strained currently. Plus I’d just like to hear the Bel Cantos.
I landed here after finding other options (with an eye to Class A) for getting more power to be a challenge - and thus not able to pull the trigger on something. I looked quite seriously at a demo Pass labs 250 INT - but while I am sure they are really great - are HUGE and serious $$$. I’d also have to get a new rack to hold them - even more $$$ and space.
Basically, Class D appealed due to cost and size. Reviews have been solid. The pair was under 4k less than a year old. And if I don’t like them they can go back to the Gon and I will be out a small amount of $$$ to test them in house! Pretty good deal (says the recent purchaser!) The new Bel Cantos is the new chip or whatever - different technology used than all their other units - so I am hoping for good things. this is going to cost me as I skipped the monos from Wyred for Sound cyber monday special - could of had those 1000sx pair for around $2200 - hope I made the right call!
anyhow - Really glad to have found this thread!
I’ll be sure to post how they sound!