which should I get Rogue RP5, Hegel P20, Belles Aria Preamp, Audible Illusion Modulus 3B

I bought the Belles Aria Signature preamp a little over a year ago, and have been very pleased. Feeding my two older Belles MB200 mono blocks to Vandersteen Treo’s.

Wonderfull combo. The Signature is very transparent and neutral, but with a very full and slightly warm sound David is quite well known for.

If the Signature is also being demoed, I would take a good listen.

I have to imagine your audition is with Johnny Rutan, whom I got my Signature through. Have fun.

Following.  I have a Schiit Freya + with Belles Aria monoblocks into Vandersteen 3a Signatures.  Wondering what an upgrade from the Freya would be.  I’ve heard the Belles Aria Signature integrated at Audio Connection and thought it was excellent. Have thought about pulling the trigger on Signature preamp but also interested in Rogue or LTA for tubes and Benchmark or SPL for solid state. I have a mix of balanced and single ended connections now so looking for something with both.  What dealer are you working with?

nymarty     I'm working with Audio Connection. I will be in NJ next week for an audition. Moving from an Audible Illusion Mod 3A . I like tubby sound but not blinded to explore SS. 

Ended without he Belles Aria Signature pre. More natural tube like sound. The Rogue did not matched well with my Virtuoso amp. Was too edgy.