Have heard and enjoyed Belles integrated line. However, when I was looking to buy one of the new units a few months back I was dissuaded against it by 2 different dealers over recent issues with reliability and service. In discussing the situation, the inference was that Belles is a one man shop and due to age or increasing business, units were not being produced with historical reliability. Because I live 3800+ miles from service I elected not to go with Belles as I buy new for warranty and reliability as round trip shipping is a killer. The situation may differ if you are buying a used, reliable unit in the continental US. I just chose to avoid that risk. You might want to check in with John at Audio Connection in NJ. He is Belles Defacto marketing and customer service mouthpiece. I don't want to be unfair to PMI if other things are going on.
how many own Belles Virtuoso amp and preamp? and what's your experience?
The brand Belles is seldom heard in today's audio world. I believe the company produces quality products. I own a dual 200 watt Virtuoso amp and an Aria preamp. So far, I liked them very much. The Virtuoso amp is not listed in their website, their integrated is. . My question today is does any audiophile owns a virtuoso product and what is your experience? How about other Belles products? What has been your experience?