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| Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions Belles Aria is excellent and a step above a number of the amps you mention like the Rogue. Dave Belles has been around for years and is an engineer first and businessman second. His stuff is first rate in engineering and parts and build quality. R... | |
| Review: Marantz PM8004 Amplifier Bought a PM8005 based on this review and an audition. Great amp still in use in 2nd system 6 years later. I think the 8006 is the latest version. | |
| Recs for small footprint integrated amp (<= 14 inches W) min 30 WRMS Thanks for all the responses. Friend of a friend is lending me a mInt to try from Wyred so we will see how that goes. | |
| Which portable audio player supports the most digital formats? Look for an LG v30 60 or G7 thinq phone. Excellent dac and sound. Discontinued so you can get it cheap. I used my G7 as an Ipod replacement. Has SD slot and hp jack. | |
| Recs for small footprint integrated amp (<= 14 inches W) min 30 WRMS Thx for all the feedback. Oddly, I had been reading about the LSA for a few weeks for another system simply cuz I never had tubes!. Size likely would not work here unless I can move things around and it couold be really hot too. Will research the ... | |
| Anyone dislike Ohm Walsh speakers? I have owned W2-100s3 for about 14 yrs. Originally bought original W2s online in MA then sent to John to upgrade before shipping to me in HI. I previously owned Ohm C3s.I also own Kef R3s, Spendor LS3/5, JBL L110, Rogers LS3/5. The Ohms are my fav... | |
| Best Basic CD Player (no SACD, USB, etc.) Fellow old dude with 3k Cds. I have 3 players running in different systems. Marantz ND8006 CDP with streaming fx about $900 from Audio Advisor 3 years ago. Been great, good sound, dac can be used outboard with pc and streaming fxlity. Second, Son... | |
| Dual mono integrated amps Belles Aria Dual Mono integrated is designed with that logic in mind. I believe the higher end Signature and Virtuoso also follow that model. I have heard the full line and they are amazing. Belles also puts out a dual monoblock product and a sepa... | |
| ATI 4000 Have an 1502 also that goes into the stack for 6 months of the year in rotation. Have had it for a number of years and been happy with its sound and durability and power. It is a different experience from my McIntosh MC250, less warm, more guts an... | |
| Does anyone know the detailed specs of the new Belles Virtuoso? Listened to the 3 main Belles integrateds at John R shop in NJ in 11-2021. I was very impressed by all 3 amps (pre dual Mono intro) but felt the Signature was the sweet spot in terms of performance vs cost. ALL sounded great playing thru a pair of... | |
| My first tube integrated: which one to get? Was in the same place a few years ago and decided to try a tube preamp with my Mac MC250 which is tubish sounding. Got a budget Chinese tube pre from YS Audio/Audio Expressions and a CJ PV 10. Both were eye openers and really increased my enjoymen... | |
| Mcintosh amplifiers and preamps Graduated HS as Honors student in1975 and the couple who owned the store I worked at gave me a Mac MA5100 for my graduation playing thru Bose 301s. Over the next few years I changed to Rogers LS speakers and Philips TT. Loved that amp and sound. D... | |
| San Diego tube amp repair Mike Zuccaro still repairing gear in SD? The Audiocraftsman is I believe his company name. If he is working he is excellent | |
| Recommendations for modern integrated with tone & balance controls other than Mcintosh Good to hear you are happy with the Lux. I too was looking to upgrade and looking at Belles Aria Signature. However, 2022 stock and bond market declines have put that on the back burner as I am focused more on just maintaining our lifestyle. Never... | |
| Integrated Amp Suggestions Marantz PM8006 I run 2 sets of speakers on mine. |