Belles Virtuoso or PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium HP

leotis... I have my connection from the stereo analog output from my Oppo to the Classe SSP800 7.1 bypass input via single ended interconnects.. I don't touch the 7.1 output on my Oppo.. Thanks for the heads up though .. How do you have it hooked up ? Have you tried the balanced stereo output to the Classe ? I tried both and funny to me, the single ended route sounds better to me.. I've read many times that balance is the way to go from the 2 ways.. Just for record, I did set the balance input on the Classe to "bypass" but I guess the path is still longer that way..

+1 regarding Alan at Audio Waves!  Been doing business there and it doesn’t get much better.

I had a PL Dialogue Preamp that was paired with Manley 250 Neo Classic monoblocks.  They were driving Magnepan 20.1s.  Wow, the sound was amazing.  But it was big, and when they were on for a while I felt like I was in Hades it was so hot!  I sold the lot and bought a 300b SET amp driving a pair of Tonian Labs TL-D1s.  Sounds great on some music, but can't reproduce The Who like the Maggies!

I really liked the PL preamp.  It was built really well, looked amazing and sounded really good too.  I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.  I think your thoughts about getting an integrated are good.

I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m going to buy both the Belles Virtuoso, and the Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP Integrated. I own 3 pairs of stand mount speakers. That way, I can play with the sound. I will run one in my listening room, and one in my bedroom. When I get tired of the sound, I can switch it up. I think if I don’t do it now, I will never do it. I’m going to move my Adcom gear to my shop. At least I can have something there.....
J.

The Virtuoso probably will sound great, wanting to pair it with my Graham Audio LS 5/9, but I can not get over the looks! Think that all those blue diodes makes the amp look cheap, like a Chinese knock-off. Hoped they would be more stylish like a Luxman maybe,