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Amp for Duevel Bella Luna

Currently running a Bel Canto Pre2P/ Evo2 Gen II combo and am looking to upgrade the amplifier section although I like what I hear! I do not need lots of power (30-50wpc) and would like advice on the solid state side (I know where to go for tubes). Budget up to $2500 used. One consideration is Lavardin, any other?

Thank
audiofils
audiofils OP
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Just wanted to share that after many listening sessions and research, I settled on a First Watt J2 and it is an amazing match. One particular advantage of the J2 over the 300B amps I tried is the treble, much more open which wakes up the highs that are naturally rolled off or at least recessed due to the omnidirectional tweeter of the BL. Truly a special amplifier, resolution to die for and well-textured while never artificially blooming.
antigrunge
74 posts
 
If you think the treble recessed: try a couple of Murata ES103s. does wonders to the Bella Lunas' soundstaging and treble without adding sibilance
audiofils OP
7 posts
 
Thanks for the tip but not needed anymore with the J2
jeff1225
172 posts
 
I love my J2! All the texture of tube without the need to replace $1000 of power tubes ever year. Congrats on a great choice.
audiofils OP
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Jeff
very nice system you have! I`ll be curious to hear if the Hovland is an even better match for the J2 than my Bel Canto which neutrality truly lets the J2 shine. Not to mention the killer phono stage. Have you tried a Pass Lab preamp with the J2?
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