I have a Belles 350A (not Reference model). I think it depends on what you're pairing it with. My preamp is a Joule Electra LA 150 Mk2, and absolutely no fatigue when listening for hours. The Belles in this system is in no way bright, analytical, or harsh, yet detail comes through (of course not to the level of much more expensive amps). I was a professional bass player for years and know bass, due to the Belles damping factor of 1000 it controls woofers extremely well, good deep but not wooly bass (have Salk Soundscape 8 speakers). I can't speak to the Bryston, having never heard one. Hope this helps.
Belles 150A ref V2 vs Bryston 4BSST2
I need a good power amp. Can anyone kindly advise Belles 150A ref V2 vs Bryston 3 or 4BSST2 sonically ? Both had fabulous reviews. The Bryston is much pricier but does that mean it is a totally different league altogether? Is it fair to compare these 2 ? Does it mean that Belles 150 is no match for the Bryston sonically becos of the price category?