Interesting. Wonder if the wood was removed? That one on USAudio Mart looks similar to mine with the wood panels, except mine is the 400A @ 200 wpc. Also my power button is an actual small button, not a toggle switch. And mine is a bit cleaner ;-) And $600. Not bad, but pretty typical of these old Belles amps. I tried contacting David about more info on mine, but he never responded back. Info on these old Belles amps is hard to come by. Info on the 150’s are easier to find than mine, that is for sure. |
Yes, there is a demand for them. I was actually looking for an original 150A a while back, and you had to jump on them fairly quickly or else someone would scoop them up. I ended up buying an even older 400A, at an even higher cost than any 150 I saw advertised. Check out USAudio Mart perhaps. But if I remember correctly, most the 150A’s in clean shape were going for around $600-$700. Then you have the ‘Hot Rod’ version which many folks prefer as well, and those demand a higher cost. |
Yes, they are spectacular amps. I talked a respected reseller of used/vintage equipment down to $700 for my 400A, but it still cost $100 to ship at 55lb. Not complaining though, I’m very happy with it, and my Vandy 2CE Sigs like the 200 wpc as well. So ultimately happy I found an even more rare 400. |
https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649418513-belles-150-power-amplifier/ perhaps like that one? I think that person was overpricing that amp. I’ve seen similar like that go for $300 +/- like this one: https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649457996-belles-150-power-amplifier/ |
