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Belles preamplifiers -- experiences at different levels?

I'm investigating preamplifiers by Belles. There has been some helpful discussion about this on the forum, but I'm curious to hear from anyone who has tried more than one Belles preamp. The current one is the Aria preamp and there is an older, more bespoke one, the LA-01.

I have not seen pictures of the internals on these guys, so those would be welcome, too.

 

 

 

hilde45
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hilde45 OP
5,994 posts
 

@koestner I'm really only interested in his SS. I have my end game tube preamp.

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regafan
79 posts
 

LA-01's are not often found any more. People who have them know what they have. If you see one don't hesitate.

erniesch
18 posts
 

I’ve just acquired a Belles Signature duel mono preamp (2025).  I’m using XLR connections with my AR DA 400 amplifier. It’s the most beautiful preamp I’ve ever heard.  All XLR from dac to amp.  It’s stunning. 

mingles
801 posts
 

David Belles has made a lot of great gear over the years. I have a Belles 21A released in 2003. It's a wonderful sounding preamp. I've had it in storage for several years, but your post is encouraging me to bring it out and give it a listen. 

doni
448 posts
 

I have a Belles Aria preamp, and use it with his Aria monoblocs.  The combo is excellent, and I've also tried the pre with other amps, and it holds up well.  Also has a nice headphone jack.  

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