nealkot

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Best DAC
Mytek Brooklyn Bridge and you’re done.  
Looking for a new integrated amp
+1 for the Belles.  
Need New 2 Channel System for under 25K
.....yeah, I get it. In a main system, I would spend more on the amp. But in the office, I think he might get more “bang” out of a $5000 Integrated amp (Bryston maybe? Prima Luna? Luxman?) and a $7500 DAC than the other way around..... 
Need New 2 Channel System for under 25K
What kind of music does your friend listen too? What kind of sound is he/she looking for? Is this primarily for low volume listening? Is this strictly a 2.0 setup or would a sub be considered (given that monitors are preferred)?  I think for $25k ... 
Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned?
I bought my Belles Soloist 1 integrated used (one owner) for $1500 in 2014. It’s never let me down paired with any speakers or source. It’s currently driving ATC SCM 40v2 and has been lovely with other speakers from Maggies to ProAcs...I’d gladly ... 
Impressions: $1k-$2k integrated amps
I have a Belles Soloist One that I bought used in 2014 for around $1800 I think....I use it still and it drives my ATC SCM40V2 with relative ease. I love this integrated and would recommend it highly to anyone. No phono stage, but a very well buil... 
Best bookshelf loudspeakers under 10,000 for the pair
....ATC SCM19 and a nice set of stands will come in at half your budget and therefore make you very happy in more ways than one.....or you could get the actives and still be under budget and sell your amp.....and not need stands.  
Any love for the Belles Aria or other recent Belles amplifier?
Hey all...   found this thread doing research and felt compelled to resurrect it with a comment.....I couldn’t agree more with what ctsooner said above about “brick and mortar” audio retailers. I found my Belles Soloist 1 at Overture Audio in Ann ... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
Hey everyone.... I’m Neal... first post here. I get the daily emails about the forum and I clicked on this one because I love my Belles Soloist One and thought the question was pretty ridiculous...Looks like a lot of you do too.... anyway, great t...