Any love for the Belles Aria or other recent Belles amplifier?

I have a Belles Aria pre-amp/monoblock/Vandy 3a sig system set up by Johnny Rutan at Audio Connection.  Totally agree that his service is top notch.  The match of amps to speakers is very efficient for my smallish listening room, with a lot of headroom for any type of music.  The silence between the notes is profound - the system doesn't get in the way of the music.  Really shows up poor music sources.  Enjoyed Johnny connecting me up directly with Dave Belles on a conference call before I purchased the amps.  Nice to hear Dave's philosophy right from him.

Those belles product really are special. They are one of the true values in high end audio. they are not out of place in much more expensive and sophisticated systems. If I was putting a system together for someone on a limited budget, I’d gladly move them up a line in speakers and use a Belles integrated or amp to run things. It’s what NAD was years ago, only much much better.

I’m glad that they are growing as it’s a benefit to all of us.

I've spoken to a few folks who own or have auditioned the Belles gear and they seem to play well in the sandbox with most everything.  That's very rare.  

Purchased a used Belles Aria on Audiogon on this week.  Paired with Vandersteen VLR speakers, Bryston BDP-pi streamer and Mytek Liberty dac.  Kimber Kable interconnects and speaker cables.  Most honest, uncluttered sound I have had in my system, with great dynamics, soundstage and range.  Thanks to John Rutan at Audio Connection for another great recommend.