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Belles Reference 150A or Reference 350A?

I have been putting together an upgraded system -- after 3 years in Tokyo (where you couldn't play music loud enough to enjoy it) I'm now building a listening room. I have a Belles Reference 150A -- I can't really tell you how it sounds because my B&W 802D's arrived with 2 broken tweeters... Buy, I have been looking at the Belles Reference 350A.

Can anyone out there comment on the difference? I using an Audio Research preamp -- should I step up to the 350?

Thanks for your 2 cents.
aj4value
davt
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I am very familiar with the 802D and owned the Ref 150 for a few years and spent time with the Ref. 350. I would strongly favor the 350, more power, more control etc. I would make sure you either got a new one or if used that it had the soft start to avoid a very big 'thump' on power on/off. Great amp.
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grannyring
6,436 posts
 
Yes the 350 would be a far better choice. The only thing better would be two Ref 150 as monos.
aj4value OP
4 posts
 
Thank you guys this is very helpful. I may also have a line on a E.A.R. 890. I have a to decide between solid state and tubes. I have a tube preamp. Does anyone see any issues with the combination with tubes in both the preamp and the amp??

Thanks again
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