The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier

Gandalf, you still have your  Belles sig? I may be a player.

Just curious as my Aria Signature Int is a year old, whats

the difference in the new Aria Signature Int which has a

different faceplate and back layout. 
 

thanks!

arro222: yes love it but I have Belles separates now. MB-200 and

VT-01. I have had 100s of Int Amps this is the best

one I have heard so far, I have it for sale but still might 

keep it! 

I was just reading on Gene Rubin website, the original Aria Integrated is offered in both original version an in dual mono version for extra $700..Gene, who I've done business with and trust, says the difference is well worth it...he only offers the Signature in dual mono

@so-al 

"One big plus from buying from brick and Mortar Store is that you cam take home and audition equipment before you buy.
Its a tremendous advantage". 

I have not found this to be common at all!

In fact, it's the reason I don't patronize local brick-and--mortar stores-- they expect me to lay down thousands of bucks based solely on a showroom demo using their gear in their room. Such a business model--  wherein I'm expected to accept all of the risk-- is one I absolutely refuse to engage in or support. 

I've bought two components, including my recently-acquired Hegel H390, from Kevin Russell at Listen Up in Denver, a brick-and-mortar store that offers a return policy.

I bought my DAC from Alex at Alma Music in San Diego, who was willing to first ship me a demo unit.

These are the type of dealers I'm happy to patronize. Unfortunately, I've found them to be the exception, rather than the rule.