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Power cords and/or conditioners for Belles amp?

I have a Belles 150A Reference Amp and love it. I'm looking for power cords and a line conditioner to take even more advantage of its smooth, exquisitely natural tone. My system (AP Virgo III's Eosteric DV-50, Dodd battery operated line stage ) is very clean and natural sounding, and just spot on with classical and jazz recordings, but it can be a tad sharp with close miked recordings (e.g. Iron and Wine) and synthesized tones (e.g. Bowie's "Ashes to Ashes"). Also, the Belles seems to draw some serious juice on start up (the specs say up to 30 amps!), which has rendered my Running Springs Haley unable to serve as its line conditioner. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
jlysaker

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avguygeorge
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Having owned the hot-rod, the one you have, and the 350 ref. I can tell you the 150ref is a toy compared to the 350. I know that sounds harsh to a 150 ref. owner but it is true as just the cost might indicate. I have since moved to the CJ premier 350 and latest Rowland 312 and each is a huge step up in resolution.---Don't shoot the messenger.
Don't expect a conditioner to help your amp,period.
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