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w4s sti1000 or belles 150a ref for audio physic??

I am looking at these two amps but havent been able to hear them. I currently own a cec amp5300 which is class a ss and very musical and smooth, but i need more power.
I am looking to get a musical but detailed sound that is nonfatiguing but dynamic at the same time.

I am leaning towards getting the sti-1000 integrated or a modwright preamp and belles 150a ref.

Any opinions???
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Plato, I no longer have the interest in investigating amplifiers that everyone else thinks is the best around...particularly ICE, Class D and switching amplifiers. I've auditioned several amps that were the topics of incredible praise and audiophile buzz, only to decide they weren't for me. I'm doubtful that my lack of interest in auditioning gear prevents the progress of the companies or the technology.

If you believe my lack of interest in auditioning these components prevents personal progress in audio, then that's fine with me.

I hope you can respect my decision to not spend my time auditioning gear.

But, we're off topic, and we should move on.
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coleman22 OP
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and the winner is.......

nobody.
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Coleman22, Wyred4Sound offers a 30 day home trial period (subject to a 15% re-stocking fee if the amps are returned). This is your best bet. Order one. Listen to it, and decide for yourself.

If you want to try Belles, I strongly encourage you to be patient and buy a used version. Then, it if doesn't do it for you, it can be resold without much pain.
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