how many own Belles Virtuoso amp and preamp? and what's your experience?

I think that Belles is one of the most under rated and under appreciated brands in the high-end.

David is a brilliant designer and his gear is pretty great!

I've owned a 20A, 21A, 21A Auricap and a 22A preamp.

Still have a 150A "Hot Rod" and have owned a 150 Ref, 350A, 350A Ref and a SA30 amplifier.

Would LOVE to find a pair of MB500's.  One of my desert island amps...

Aria monoblocks and Signature preamp run my Office system  using Vandy VLR's. 

One very capable system.

Bob

I own a Belles VT-01 version 2 preamplifier. I had a Belles 28A previous to that. I like the Belles preamplifiers. I have never had a problem with the Belles preamplifiers I could not fix with less than two minutes of thought and a minute of work. Very reliable. 

I’m thinking about an integrated amp (simplifying the system) and remember the Belles name from some time ago. But I’ve read a couple of complaints about servicing. Any comments on that?

@pryso,

I have never had an issue with Belles. They replaced my preamp remote after they discovered a problem with a batch that they got, at no charge.

The main reason I chose them is for the sound they make with my Vandy VLR's. I tried the Atmasphere Class D's, but they just  didn't 'sparkle' like the Belles. My Aria Monoblocks and Signature Preamp have never had an issue after 2 years of daily use.

Bob