New Bel Canto amps compared to older models?

Hello,

If you do search then you will see many inputs describing impressions of these amps and comparing them to other class D ampliifiers like Jeff Rowland 312 ($15k), Spectron monoblocks ($21k). It seems to me that general concensus was that all of these amplifiers are on about the similar level but no one did direct A/B comparison. I feel that if general perception is true - and I substcribe to it myself, again from my own RMAF 2008 experience then Bel Canto Ref 1000 MkII is clear winner in virtue of their price of $6,000 per pair allowing to invest the difference in other parts of the system.

I still did not have a chance to compare them with my Spectron monoblocks but one day I ....will

All The Best
Rafael

Hello Nick,

How long you own your Spectron (with v-cap only its about $8.5k retail)? And how long you own your Bel Canto? It seems to me that your description of somewhat aggressive sound is clear characteristic of unbroken amp. Plus, if you put V-cap (or similar oil cap) upgrade into Bel Canto amp power supplies then tjeir highs will be much more liquid.

Did Spectron finally fixed your amp?

All The Best
Rafael