NOW WHAT? pre or not to be a pre

NJPOLKER
NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
edited February 2014 in 2 Channel Audio
Well what can I say. The Anthem PRE 2L is going to be delivered today to it's new owner and I have many questions about replacing it. Eric, my friend you did well and enjoy the PRE 2L

My thoughts run wide from purchasing a Belles pre-amp to match up with my Belles 350a amp. Or maybe selling my Belles 350a and going to a integrated amp probably the Musical Fidelity A5 to match my Musical Fidelity A5 CDP.

Yeah I know it is all about synergy but that can be real difficult since I live in Rhode Island, the land of no audiophiles not that I am one! I am not one in my opinion I just love listening to great sounding music and having some nice things.

I'm in no hurry since I have the Marantz receiver and a couple CDP's to listen to. However the Belles is awaiting a playmate or a new owner. The SFGPD's always sound awesome but need more than what the Marantz has to offer so...................suggestions are always appreciated.

I attached some pictures just because pictures are always cool even if they have been posted before.

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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited February 2014
    are you asking a question? :-)

    EDIT - removed my smart-alec comment :-P

    I think you'll find that there are plenty of audiophiles in Rhode Island - and you cannot, by definitiion, be too far from MA.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    edited February 2014
    While your mulling over your next move, what are you waiting for ? Plug that Belles amp into the Marantz and see how it shakes out.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2014
    unplug the Belles and box it up!!
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited February 2014
    mhardy6647 wrote: »
    are you asking a question? :-)

    EDIT - removed my smart-alec comment :-P

    I think you'll find that there are plenty of audiophiles in Rhode Island - and you cannot, by definitiion, be too far from MA.

    No audiophiles here just quahogers/clammers and dumbasses.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited February 2014
    tonyb wrote: »
    While your mulling over your next move, what are you waiting for ? Plug that Belles amp into the Marantz and see how it shakes out.

    Really?

    I never thought about plugging it into the Marantz. I gotta look for pre-outs I guess. The Marantz really is cool and nice sounding.

    Long term it is not the answer but you have an interesting idea for right now.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited February 2014
    george daniel wrote: »
    unplug the Belles and box it up!!

    George
    I have good news for you. Whenever your ready I'll ship it to you or deliver it when I come to Charleston SC to find a new home.
    No worries or hurries.
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