Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso


Just before the Holiday's, I noticed on several authorized Belles websites, that certain separates went out of production which is a pattern that would indicate new products are forthcoming, and sure enough a new Integrated popped up on the Belles website last week, which appears to be his greatest integrated amp to date. The Virtuoso,
putting out over 200 watts per channel into 8 ohms, HT bypass, Processor loop, MM & MC phono stage, and power meters on the front panel. The unit will be released in March at a price tag of $6495. Given David Belles reputation during the past 30 years, who has always been at the top of his game as perhaps the best solid state engineer designer ever in the states, since musicality has always been his first order of business, it wouldn't surprise me at all that the Virtuoso will fly out the door and winds up on the back order list. Its a real looker.
Very handsome unit. Well done David! Its what we've been waiting for.
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You bought a Lenco from Chris! Very nice! I spent hours on the phone with Chris Thornton back in 2011/2012 when he was first getting off the ground. He would go on speaker phone and chat while he did his metal work. He is the undisputed King of turntable restoration for the world. Their is no other restorer better than Chris regardless of location anywhere. "Rolls Royce" truly applies to his work of genius. Chris is so brilliant that he can modify the internal brace structure of his plinth's to the type of sound you like. Whether you want playback warm, bright, or neutral. The man was born with a gift. Thank God he's still young so we can look forward to his work for many years.
The Lenco is my last table.  It is that good.  Chris was also great to work with. 
Often cautiously optimistic with users who relentlessly state how incredible something is, especially a single user.

Would certainly be nice if it “crushed” my Pass Labs for less. More money is always helpful in this hobby...for something else LOL
It's always good to be cautious.
 On the other hand, if you LISTEN to a Belles Aria and still make this same comment.......
 I would be surprised.
 Best,
 JohnnyR
 Belles dealer