Audiophile's Treasure: Belles 1 Series Preamp; $180

gp4jesus
gp4jesus Posts: 1,990
edited February 2014 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
A Circa '80s Belles 1 Series Pre Amp. Build to pair with the Belles Series 1 power amp. User can change cartridge loading making it moving coil friendly.

For you audiophiles: the black box in the side view of the front view & the foreground of the rear view is the power supply's transformer. Also note the separate Left & Right volume controls.

FYI: I am a Belles fan; have been for years, using two Belles 1 Series power amps in my home theatre.

I found a thread on AudioKarma(org) that may give you some useful info on this preamp. I regret I do NOT have a manual nor to date have I located an internet source for same.

I'd rate it a 9+ out of 10. Has a few tiny nicks & scratches here & there, but these don't effect its operation. I thoroughly tested it before drafting this sale. I guarantee its NOT DOA if your shipper doesn't destroy it. Also on eBay - BIN $225.

Payment by PayPal only! If you do NOT have a PP account, please don't try to buy. You're welcome to look & drool.

Standard flat rate shipping to US for this small but heavy item shouldn't exceed $30 to the lower 48 states for 2 day delivery by USPS, a bit higher for Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. Fedex or UPS may be higher; same for Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada. However I can not promise what the final $hipping will be. Please PM me your zip code. No other international sales please.

You may pick it up if you're near or willing to drive to my neck of the woods.

Buyer pays all shipping costs, insurance extra & advised. I can't stress this strongly enough: from the moment your item is in the hands of your preferred shipper, YOUR SHIPPER OWNS THE ITEM, not me! Therefore if they lose it or, Heaven forbid, damage it, do not contact me, contact them.

Feel free to ask/PM questions/dibs to buy. Will ship w/in 48 hours of receipt of payment. Good luck & thanks for looking.
Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
*soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,990
    edited February 2014
    apologies that I didn't post pics. My photos are too big. PM me an email & I'll send them to you.

    Tony
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited February 2014
    gp4jesus wrote: »
    apologies that I didn't post pics. My photos are too big. PM me an email & I'll send them to you.

    Tony

    Upload them to any picture sharing service like flickr, picasa, whatever else, and just post them in the message using [img][/img] tags.
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited February 2014
    Something always breaks at the wrong time when you own a home.@#$%$ heater.
    Sorry to have to pass on this one Tony.Your killing me.

    Good luck with your sale.

    Dan
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  • wkjeffers
    wkjeffers Posts: 139
    edited February 2014
    I am interested, can you send a pic or 2 to wkjeffers@Hotmail.com?
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,990
    edited February 2014
    I succeded in uploading the photos to Photo bucket. Can't figure out how to get the forum to connect so you all can see the pics. I hope I figure it out before i sell it
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • gp4jesus
    gp4jesus Posts: 1,990
    edited February 2014
    Sorry my Polk Audio friends.

    While I was **** around w/photobucket, somebody wanted it enough to BUY IT NOW! on ebay.
    Samsung 60" UN60ES6100 LED, Outlaw Audio 976 Pre/Pro Samsung BDP, Amazon Firestick, Phillips CD Changer Canare 14 ga - LCR tweeters inside*; Ctr Ch outside BJC 10 ga: LCR mids “Foamed & Plugged**”, inside* & out
    8 ga Powerline: LR woofers, inside* & out
    *soldered **Rob the Man (Xschop) LR: Tri-amped RTi A7 w/Rotels. Woofers - 980BX; Tweets & Mids - 981, connected w/Monoprice Premiere ICs
    Ctr Ch: Rotel RB981 -> Bi-amped CSi A6 Surrounds: Premiere ICs ->Rotel 981 -> AR 12 ga -> RTi A3. 5 Subs: Sunfire True SW Signature -> LFE & Ctr Ch; 4 Audio Pro Evidence @ the “Corners”. Power Conditioning & Distribution: 4 dedicated 20A feeds; APC H15; 5 Furman Miniport 20s
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2014
    shocking.
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