I bought Streetdaddy's unit (hope all is well with you!). Came close to selling, glad I didn't. It has to my ears a great combination of the best of SS and tube. It has great midrange neutrality, with just a hint of bloom; a real winner with voice. I did some tube-rolling, and that can influence the sound one way or another, however you like.
$1500-$2000 used is a great deal; a steal as Streetdaddy says, especially at that lower price. I have been tempted to move back to separates, but ended up staying.
The one integrated I recommend above this is the Pathos Twin Towers. Used to own one of those as well, but had to sell because of child crawling in the house. I don't feel like I'm giving up too much with the Belles. In addition, it drives more speakers and costs less.
Hope that helps. FYI, I am driving Eminent Tech LFT-16 monitors with these, great combo for the music I listen to. Also drove Gallo Ref 3's in a great way, but they were too big for my 14' x 14' room.
Good luck,
Todd - chams_uk
$1500-$2000 used is a great deal; a steal as Streetdaddy says, especially at that lower price. I have been tempted to move back to separates, but ended up staying.
The one integrated I recommend above this is the Pathos Twin Towers. Used to own one of those as well, but had to sell because of child crawling in the house. I don't feel like I'm giving up too much with the Belles. In addition, it drives more speakers and costs less.
Hope that helps. FYI, I am driving Eminent Tech LFT-16 monitors with these, great combo for the music I listen to. Also drove Gallo Ref 3's in a great way, but they were too big for my 14' x 14' room.
Good luck,
Todd - chams_uk