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New integrated amp
BTW, my sources are Tidal, disc player is a Oppo UDP 205, and I have a small selection of speakers including some old Kefs, a pair of Funk audio stand mounts, and a few others... 
Where on earth is the Belles Virtuoso?
Interesting. I was in touch with a guy up here in Canada, and he wanted me to pre purchase. In retrospect, I was unable to at the time, (had just bought a new home), and was expecting a mid April release date. Guess I’ll have to wait... 
The ups and downs of tube vs. SS...
I’ve got a chance to buy a brand new, old stock Grant Fidelity Rita 880. I know nothing about it. Anyone know of this model? Any good?i can get it for about 1/5th original retail. Should I go for it?jtweed 
The ups and downs of tube vs. SS...
@atmasphere I was wondering about a tubed buffer stage between source and amp? If one was to go with either SS, or tubes, will it make a huge difference? Or, is it just a waste of money?jtweed 
The ups and downs of tube vs. SS...
@schubert does that include ‘in line’ tube rectifiers between source and amp? For the main rig, I plan on a ‘tube sounding’ amp, and trying to figure out a tube system for my office. My budget for my main amp is around 10k, and for my office rig, ... 
The ups and downs of tube vs. SS...
I’ve put a deposit down on the new Belles Virtuoso. As I have small children, and also run 2 small companies, my time at home is very precious to me. Sometimes I am only home for 2-3 hrs, and want to make the most of it. My current gear is an Adco... 
Belles Virtuoso or PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP
I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m going to buy both the Belles Virtuoso, and the Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated. I own 3 pairs of stand mount speakers. That way, I can play with the sound. I will run one in my listening room, and one ... 
Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
@audiozen good things come to those who wait.  
Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
I for one am Going for the new Belles Virtuoso. I’ve read every piece I can find on Belles products. I can’t wait to get it into my listening room.... 
Running 2 systems in 1?
That should read ‘a pair of 5SHO subs on layaway ‘..... 
Running 2 systems in 1?
I’ve got a pair of Old Mission 781’s, Kef R300’s, and a new pair of Funk Audio 6.1p’s. All standmount, easy to change up. I’m going to buy a tube integrated, and a new SS integrated. I think I’m going to keep both. I’ve also got a pair of REL 5SHO... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
@ps VERY POETIC, VERY TRUE. 
Belles Virtuoso or PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP
@kclone what I’ve been told, they are shooting for late March. But, then he also told me it’s ‘TBA’.... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
@facten  if I wasn’t married, and didn’t have 2 girls in private school...... oh the gear I would have........ 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
@facten The real question is, out of the 3, which one is your favourite? J.