what happened to the Belles website ?????

I will say, when you have a volume knob shaped like the Sigs, I think it's a bit easier to see where the volume level is via the knob (especially if you are listening 8+ feet away).

I have a tiny strip of blue masking tape on the knob of the Aria preamp, carefully cut so it almost looks as if it were made that way.

I also use a tiny strip of tape (red) on the volume knob of the Aria integrated to mark the setting.   That helps avoid a loud surprise when playing that first song in a listening session!   Yes, the Aria Signature volume knob is not particularly attractive but at least the user can see the volume setting.  Personally, I like a simple LED light on the volume pot that is adjustable in brightness... but that's just me.  

My previous integrated amplifiers and preamps all had a display, light or marking of some kind to show the volume setting.  The lack of that feature is a shortcoming of the Aria, but easy enough to fix with colored tape.   As for the rapid boost in volume around 10:00 upward, that's an issue not easily solved and best to live with if you love the Aria sound, as I do.   

Yes maybe David Sr. can give us some info why the Virtuoso line has disappeared . I own an amp and I love it. Works flawless, but as mentioned before, would like to see pics and promotion. maybe they have reached a slowdown in the production line . 

I love my Belles Aria integrated.  Great little amp.  It was recommended to me by Fritz, who said that it pairs well with his Carrera BE’s.

+1 on Fritz being an awesome guy in the audio world and he builds some mighty fine sounding speakers too!