The Belles Aria Signature Integrated Amplifier

John R at Audio connection was cool with all kinds of auditions both at home and at his store. I do believe that you should be ready to buy when trying out gear. People do have to eat after all. I never felt pressured to buy at Audio Connection.

@gandalf 

Interesting thoughts for me. My old Belles 400A amp died a couple months ago. Almost a month after getting the new Belles Aria Signature preamp from Johnny R. After talking to him about a replacement, he suggested either the Aria dual mono or Signature dual mono amp. Then I came across a very clean and well cared for pair of MB-200 for a good price. After much thought, went with the MB-200’s, and paired with the new Aria Signature pre, am very happy with the combo.

I wondered if I made the right choice, but the MB-200’s were really ‘crying out to me’. it’s good to hear you still hold them in high regards vs the new Aria Signature integrated. Thanks.

Has anyone compared the new Aria Signature Dual Mono Integrated to the now discontinued Aria Signature Integrated ?

bkeske: I agree the MB-200 are much better in my opinion as I have owned both Aria and Aria Signature, both great Int. Amps and if you don't have the room a good choice, but hard to be separates in this category, I think it's one of this best built separate amp he has made. I also use his VT-01 Pre/Amp. 

@gandalf 

👍🏼 I’ve had my MB200’s for more than a couple months now, and am very pleased. Installed new power cords (GR Research), and that helped even more. A noticeable SQ increase over the stock cables.

Very pleased.