New Bel Canto Gear at RMAF

Hi Guidocorona,

I have previously owned the BC Ref 1K before they were dethrone by the Nuforce alternative. Do you think the MKII version substancilly improved upon the original to warrant a reconsideration? My concern are as follows with the original Ref 1K:

1) Transparency-- wasn't there for both the high or low end though midrange is quite dense and solid
2) Speed was a factor as well and the BC was slow
3) Laid back, not exciting or live-sounding
4) Smooth--perhaps too much so that music sounded overly "rounded"
5) Resolution--lacking especially compared to Nuforce Ref 9SE V2 or MCH3SE
6) Soundstaging: narrow and not deep or expansive enough, lacking air big time.

Regards,

Kenobi

Guidocorona,

Thanks very much for your observation. You are correct, careful auditioning cannot be substituted. I'll look into this in due time.

Best regards,

Kenobi

Guido, thanks for the excellent review of this Ref 1K MKII.

Regards,

Kenobi