Belles 250i Integrated amplifier (w/ tubed preamp section / ss power)

dhart86
dhart86 Posts: 1,594
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I am an audio hobbyist in the truest sense… bought this amp and wanted to see how it compared to Belles separates. I have other Belles products and love them all. Belles amps are known for their musicality. The Belles 250i integrated amp is no different, it is musical and rhythmic while keeping great pace. This integrated has the best of both worlds in that it has a tubed pre section and solid state power. This unit is rare and they hardly ever appear on the re-sale market. Wide soundstage, excellent macro and micro dynamics, and great imaging. There is also a separate outboard power supply.



It is in near mint condition & Comes in original packaging.
Asking $1395 shipped (paypal friend)
Main Rig:
Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


Second Rig:
Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    Nice piece here gents, good luck with the sale.
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    Thanks Tony
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Interesting piece,, I suppose it’s like a 21a pre and a 150,, how could you go wrong!
    Some lucky buyer is gonna be pleased,,good luck!
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    george daniel wrote: »
    Interesting piece,, I suppose it’s like a 21a pre and a 150,, how could you go wrong!
    Some lucky buyer is gonna be pleased,,good luck!

    George you are spot on. A great product. I would keep it but I have too much stuff! lol
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Nice piece! Lot's of raves about the Belles from folks here and other places!

    Does this guy have remote? Look's like it may be capable. If this is the same unit that was posted on US Audiomart a while back, the volume pot has a motor on it, IIRC. Thanks!
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    PRICE DROPPED.....asking $1095 plus shipping/Paypal
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    This coupled with some smaller SDA,s is a match made in heaven
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • scubalab
    scubalab Posts: 3,101
    Bump for an active sale...
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    FINAL PRICE DROP asking $1125 + ship (paypal F/F preferred)
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    Confused here...did you drop the price from $1095 to $1125?
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,935
    You know what Kerry, for you it's $1,500 how about that?
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    Well I'm out for sure, oh well.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    hmmm...1095 to 1125, I don't think "dropping the price" means what you think it means. :)
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • audioluvr
    audioluvr Posts: 5,584
    It's the metric system. 90 actually means 60 or something like that.
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    kharp1 wrote: »
    Confused here...did you drop the price from $1095 to $1125?

    LOL...Price drop to $1025!!!
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    At least this ad getting some attention :)
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    That's very tempting.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,054
    kharp1 wrote: »
    That's very tempting.
    Just buy it....everyone is doing it.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    tonyb wrote: »
    hmmm...1095 to 1125, I don't think "dropping the price" means what you think it means. :)

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    sure, it dropped by negative $130 . I can duz teh maths.

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    kharp1 wrote: »
    That's very tempting.
    Just buy it....everyone is doing it.

    I'm trying to quit...
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,054
    In all seriousness.....I have a Belles 150a amp with Cary tubed pre. I am guessing this integrated sounds stellar and a huge bang for your buck at this price. GLWTS
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    A decent pre alone would set you back the asking price. This is like getting an excellent amp with it for free.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    tonyb wrote: »
    A decent pre alone would set you back the asking price. This is like getting an excellent amp with it for free.

    You guys may be a little hesitant because there are not many reviews available for this piece. This was hand-made and extremely limited edition. They are rare, but have every bit the build quality and great houses sound that Dave Belles is know for. TonyB is right, at this price this baby is a steal! Would love for a fellow Polkie to snag this and give a review or at least some feedback about how great of an addition this piece has been to your room. You guys are sleeping on a great deal here......that is all!
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    I'm trying hard to justify it, but, I just can't find a place for it. Otherwise, it's a great buy on a great piece. Whoever gets this will be very happy.
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    kharp1 wrote: »
    I'm trying hard to justify it, but, I just can't find a place for it. Otherwise, it's a great buy on a great piece. Whoever gets this will be very happy.

    Yeah kharp1 you have about as many pieces of equipment as I do. :)
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    dhart86 wrote: »
    kharp1 wrote: »
    I'm trying hard to justify it, but, I just can't find a place for it. Otherwise, it's a great buy on a great piece. Whoever gets this will be very happy.

    Yeah kharp1 you have about as many pieces of equipment as I do. :)

    I'm a prodigy of @lightman1...I have equipment in other states that has never been in my home!
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,203
    If the Vincent I just bought from Al doesn't do it for me, I may come a knockin'.

    So many great integrated for sale right now. I need to list mine, but the market is a bit flooded.
    Things work out best for those who make the best of the way things work out.-John Wooden
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Does the 250i have a remote volume control?
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
    george daniel wrote: »
    Does the 250i have a remote volume control?

    Hey George..great to hear from you. You were one of my mentors when I was first getting started in audio. You shared your expertise via many posts and I appreciate your knowledge along with several others...

    Anyway this amp has a remote, however I misplaced it and have not located it as of yet.
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    Keep looking :)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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