I had the non signature Aria Integrated. Fantastic amp. Highly recommend it
Belles Aria Signature and other Int Amp recommendation
While searching for an Integrated Amp to go with my new Ascend Acoustics Sierra Tower speakers that I ordered, one Int Amp pique my interest is the Belles Aria Signature. Although, not too much information on the Internet, but the few I did see seems to be all positive
One of the key things caught my attention is the use of MOSFET output devices, where both MOSFETs and vacuum tubes are both voltage controlled devices and their transfer functions are similar as well. My limited experience with MOSFETs impart a tube-like sound with the low-end grunt of amps using bi-polar transistors. If implements well, it is the best of both worlds, and I hope to get some inputs from people having more experience.
Meanwhile, I am also hope to have some recommendations on other SS Int Amps that is in the similar price range as Belles Aria Signature and see what I can do to arrange some audition.
TIA
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@twoleftears , Thank you for more detailed listening impressions. Sounds like you enjoy the Aria quite nicely.
@b_limo , Good to have such a positive endorsement. Is it fine to know what amp did you change to? |
I listened to both amps plus the Virtuoso for over an hour last month at Audio Connection thru Vandersteen Treos. I loved both Arias and am trying to decide which to buy. I felt the characteristics of the base model were retained and improved in the Sig level. I went in expecting to get the entry level but the 2 per models were just better although I felt the jump to the top amp at $7k or so was a case of diminishing returns. But the Sig is really special and I felt like the extra investment was returned in improved sound, power, product build, etc. |
This Exposure 3510 might be worth looking into. Gene Rubin sells Exposure and Belles. You should give him a call and ask his opinion on both brands! https://generubinaudio.com/shop/ols/products/exposure-3510-integrated-amplifier
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@joekapahulu , Thank you for the listening impressions. I am leaning toward the Signature as well. Based on what I have gathered, Signature seems to do everything in more refined level and the bass region is more improved over the standard version, and hopefully this also mirror your experience.
@yogiboy , I will have a look. Not on my short list at the moment. |
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