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BAT VK-500 (with BatPak) vs Belles 350a?
The 500 is a bit more laid back and romantic in comparison to the 200. The 200 gets up and moves! But the 200 can’t energize your room with those foundational lows like the 500 can. Those firm powerful lows create winch an incredible bed for the r... 
BAT VK-500 (with BatPak) vs Belles 350a?
I have a vk-200 up here for sale. Maybe I should hold on to it. Such good music is made with this gear and it totally eliminates issues associated with dirty power. 
BAT VK-500 (with BatPak) vs Belles 350a?
Ok here’s my quick review:Belles 350a Reference (in comparison to the VK-500)The Belles is more detailed and clearer layering more apparent. Absolutely no mud but also no ‘glue’.The amp comes off as all midrange and highs, which makes sibilants fe... 
BAT VK-500 (with BatPak) vs Belles 350a?
The VK-500 with bat pak is pretty special. This Belles is gonna have to do something magic to beat it. 
BAT VK-500 (with BatPak) vs Belles 350a?
I am auditioning a Belles 350a this weekend in hopes that it can replace my BAT vk-500 (with bat pak).was just curious if anyone has made comparisons before.  
BAT VK-500 (with BatPak) vs Belles 350a?
Anyone compared any BAT gear to Power Modules gear? ...anyone? 
Spectron Audio Out Of Business?
Right but have they fixed them since Spectron went out of business and there are no parts?lemmeknow. 
Sanders Magtech versus Spectron Musician 3 Mk2
Anyone know anyone that can repair Spectron amplifiers?Does anyone know who has schematics for this amp and/or schematics for the power modules?Does anyone know who owns the patents or intellectual property surrounding Spectron?Please advise. Any ... 
Spectron Audio Out Of Business?
My amp is also at George Meyer. They can’t find anyone Spectron related who will repair the amps.i sent Mr Manh a personal letter via snail mail and received no reply.why can’t someone just share the schematics? I had my amp for all of 2 hours bef... 
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
@sabrejet My ModWright Oppo outputting to/through the Ortho Spectrum AR-2000 might have ended my search.Its a great combination.  
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
@gregm http://v2.stereotimes.com/post/the-ortho-spectrum-analogue-reconstructorI am speaking more of inaudible frequencies provided by digital means.I am using the Ortho Spectrum AR-2000 now (see the link above). It has brought my digital much muc... 
A DAC that can make digital sound analog?
@rauliruegas When you have a reasonably good tape, and a properly setup and maintained reel to reel player, reel to reel tape sounds very very nice.  This is why I started this post.  I realized how much is missing from digital when compared to vi... 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
@bsimpson Good call!Plus some of us out here are trying to recreate what the artist(s) intended when they were in the studio mixing the album. Hendrix can only be fully appreciated in a system that produces holographic imaging. And I am not exagge... 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
...not trying to frustrate anyone. I am very thankful for this community for all its hues and shades and even its dark corners. I love it even more for the brilliant, colorful characters you run into along the way. Home reproduction of audio is un... 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
@noble100 Tim,I am in amplifier heaven!!! Here is the list of amplifiers I have at home right now:Spectron Musician III mk2 (calls D designed by John Ulrich the same guy who designed my Kappas)David Berning zh270Balanced Audio Technology Vk-200 an...