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Belles Model 55 Preamp

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Posted on May 11, 2015 at 15:19:58
AudioSoul
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Location: north central AZ
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I purchased this pre as a backup to my tube pre. Until I get my tube pre back that is. It's the darndest thing this little minimalist pre from 1985 sounds so good it's a wonder why people are buying new amps and pres. It is still SS so it doesn't have the front to back depth or quite the holographic image around the instruments as a good tube pre but it sounds very, very good. Anyone know of any other good vintage preamp bargains?

 

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RGR Model 4 is nice, posted on May 12, 2015 at 06:16:59
DFaulds
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Location: Northeast Ohio
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 If you're looking for SS. And they generally don't sell for much either. A good condition Apt Holman pre is also pretty sweet and some of the old GAS pres are nice. I like my Thoebe, but I think the Thaedra is the one to have, although I think it's pricier.

 

RE: Belles Model 55 Preamp, posted on May 12, 2015 at 09:16:00
Crazy Dave
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Location: East Coast
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 I have yet to hear a vintage Yamaha preamp that did not sound good, but I am particularly partial to C-2x, which I own. Other good ones IMO are:

David Hafler Model 110
Preamp section of a NAD 3020
Sony TA-2000F
Accphase -anything!
Adcom GFP-565
Niko Beta-20

Dve

 

RE: Belles Model 55 Preamp, posted on May 12, 2015 at 11:16:54
DIY John
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 Preamp section of Rotel RA-1210

 

RE: Belles Model 55 Preamp, posted on May 15, 2015 at 06:00:07
Dave Pogue
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Location: DC Area
Joined: October 9, 2001
 Sanyo Plus Series C55 preamp. Yeah, Sanyo. Had one back in the day and 20 years later bought another to back up my Aesthetix Calypso when (and if) needed.

 

RE: Belles Model 55 Preamp, posted on May 15, 2015 at 13:17:23
Crazy Dave
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Location: East Coast
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 The Plus Series was good gear.

Dave

 

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