New Bel Canto amps compared to older models?


Has anyone yet compared the new Ref 1000 Mk IIs (or Ref 500s) to the older Ref 1000? I know that Stereophile's Kal Rubinson is in the middle of a review of the new amps, but am hoping for any impressions folks have thus far.

Thanks
dgaylin
Hello Nick,

How long you own your Spectron (with v-cap only its about $8.5k retail)? And how long you own your Bel Canto? It seems to me that your description of somewhat aggressive sound is clear characteristic of unbroken amp. Plus, if you put V-cap (or similar oil cap) upgrade into Bel Canto amp power supplies then tjeir highs will be much more liquid.

Did Spectron finally fixed your amp?

All The Best
Rafael
Cal Rubinson published rave review of these monoblocks in the latest issue of Stereophile (issue 32, page 41). He is so impressed that he sent them to John Atkinson for the follow up.

Bravo, Kal!!!!