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Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
Amen! 
Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
UPDATE ON THE BELLES VIRTUOSO. My Belles dealer was informed by Dave Belles this morning that the release date of the Virtuoso has been pushed back to mid-April. Drat! The unit will weigh 55 pounds which is what I was hoping for, indicating large ... 
Vacuum Tube Retailer Option
Check out U.S. Tube Audio to buy your tubes in Scottsdale, AZ. Some of my 'phile friends are tube buff's and have had very good service from them during the past ten years. Been in business for 41 years. 
Amazon. What will happen when Amazon starts selling high end audio gear?
For U.S. products type in the brand. If you type Bel Canto amplifier all their models come up except the Black series. 
Amazon. What will happen when Amazon starts selling high end audio gear?
If you type in on Amazon's search engine, "tube amplifiers" , you will be amazed how many tube amps and tube integrated's pop up from China including models from YAQIN. Never type in the brand, just type of product. Type in Tower or floor standing... 
Amazon. What will happen when Amazon starts selling high end audio gear?
elizabeth.."starts selling high end audio gear?" Where have you been? Amazon has been selling large volumes of many high end brands for the past four years that I'm aware of including Martin Logan and Bel Canto.You should have checked out Amazon f... 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
I neglected to mention for tube buff's that had bad experiences with Kevin, you would be better off getting your tubes from US Tube AudioIn Scottsdale, AZ. Call them and speak to Paul. First class service. Been in business for forty one years. 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
Early last year I decided to buy a used Rega Mira3 integrated and Upscale had one listed for $1100.00 but did not list it as new or used. I assumed it was new since they were selling used online between $600.00 and $800.00 and sold new for $1600.0... 
Speaker Break-In - What Physically Changes During Break-In To Enable Better Sound?
Two key factor's regarding break-in why one should wait 60 to 100 hours.If you purchased a truly high end 3-way floor stander, where the crossover is on three separate boards, combined with very exotic drivers, then more time is needed for burn-in... 
Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
kclone...Black. I like components that disappear when the lights are low.  
Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
carmenc..You contacted me by email asking if Belles is really that great, based on your ownership of the Soloist-1 and Aria. David Belles is in a league of his own, designing both tube and solid state components for 30 years. Hes' currently 57 yea... 
Belles Greatest Integrated ever! The Virtuoso
menosavy..To bad you are moving on from the Sierra's. The Aria integrated does not have enough power under the hood to bring the Sierra's up to their full potential. Amplifiers rated between two and three hundred watts per channel would be a bette... 
Why do many discussions about sonic performance disintegrate into technical discusions?
amg56-Absolutely!! The Egyptian's did indeed create the first sub-woofer.In fact,the Kings' Chamber has the highest damping factor in human history, measured at 700,000. Phew! The sub-woofer inside the chamber measured 30x30 feet on all sides. The... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
My my..One of the highest quality integrated amps in the U.S., hand made in sunny California, just popped up on TMR, brand new, not used,50% off. The CODA CSiB. The V3 version. A real brute if you need a lot of muscle. 400 watts per side @ 8 ohms.... 
Why do many discussions about sonic performance disintegrate into technical discusions?
There's no sincerity starting this thread whatsoever, and I ditto that this thread should be under the topic, tech talk, not amps-preamps. Its obvious whats really going on here. Of all people to bring up these tech issues regarding sonic performa...