When is Belles going to get the credit he deserves


Having been in the audio business for 20 years, owned a High End Store for 12 years, and Director of Sales for a notable High End Manufacturer; I sold just about every high end electronics line on the planet. Also, I was exposed to those few I hadn't sold during my travels while working for the manufacturer, visiting more than 100 stores all across the USA. So this perspective comes from a very broad look at the industry. Dave Belles is making, in my humble opinion, amplification and preamps, which outperform some which cost multiples of his pricing. Yet, when it comes to reviews, he rarely gets a mention. This is unfortunate, since it leaves the consumer, who is searching for great values,out in the cold.
It is true that he is a very small company, and hand builds everything, but isn't that the American Dream? "If I build it they will come" That is worth repeating; HE HANDCRAFTS ALMOST EACH PIECE. In a world of cookie cutter products this is a refreshing difference. The time has come for more people to be aware of his products; they are simply amazing. For the money they are a triumph of ingenuity. Also, some of the reviewers out there need to give this man his due. Marty DeWolf, I think it was, reviewed the 350 Amp, and was spot on on his evaluation. That is a wonderfully open and dynamic amp, and, for a very good price. Are we stuck on, "If they don't advertise, they don't get reviewed?
Comments please.
lrsky

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Musical Design is another company that rarely gets mentioned...People hang on to their stuff like leaches...
I find it that lately, a lot of smaller manufacturers are more keen on phone than email,,,just like Klaus at Odyssey...

I try to avoid the email thing as much as I can,,,Email is the now technology, but its definitely impersonal,,actually, I think a lot of people just fear calling for some reason (some subcouncious thing),,its easier to just be nonchalant and non-commital by email,,

BUT, I always advise people nowadays to pick up the phone, ask the questions and stand up for yourself!