I grew up in L.A. and always had a plethora of hifi stores to haunt and harass. It's something that got me to fully expect an in-store audition. Now that I'm 3000 miles from anything more audio-oriented than an Office Max, I rely on audio mags and websites like this and I never, never get something that I must jump through hoops to return.
have you ever bought stereo without listening first
I just placed a down payment for a Belles Virtuoso 200wpc amp. Its not in their website, I believe is a new model just put in production. Following Audio Connection,John Rutan's recommendation and pairing it up with an Audible Illusion M3A preamp and Vandys speakers. I believe its going to be a good combo, but has anyone listen to this amp?