Belles 350A V2 Reference Power Amplifier

The Belles 350A V2 Reference power amplifier is a combination that seldom finds itself so beautifully balanced. It is one thing to engineer a product to serve a purpose reliably. It is another to design a piece of audio equipment to perform so beautifully that it stirs the soul. The Belles 350A V2 Reference power amplifier is one of those rare instances where art and science combine to create a soul stirring marvel of musical enjoyment.

With the runaway success of the Version 2 of the 150 reference, Dave Belles set about working his magic on the legendary 350. Using the Belles principles of 'Music first'. The new V2 model takes the 350 to a new level of sophistication, power, delicacy and musicality. Greater insight with improved presence, texture and spatial awareness infuse the music with a sense of realism and listen ability you only find in far more exotic and costly brands.

Now sporting a smaller presence (using the same casework as the new 150 V2) the new 350 V2 uses the new Black Ravioli OEM equipment feet as standard. Making for one serious powerhouse in a very manageable package.

In this mode the amp can deliver 1 kilowatt into 8 ohms. The amplifier can be operated as a stereo amp with RCA jacks only for inputs. In this mode the Belles 350A V2 Reference delivers 250 watts per channel into 8 ohms.

The Belles 350A V2 Reference is built using the finest components available:

  • gold-plated oxygen free copper binding posts
  • gold-plated input connectors
  • oxygen free copper wire
  • 16 power mosfets per channel
  • 3 Stages of amplification
  • 1% metal film resistors
  • all power resistors are non-inductive ceramic
  • Retail price £4200

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Specifications

Power 250 watts per channel — 8 ohms
500 watts per channel — 4 ohms
1000 watts per channel — 8 ohms (monobloc)
Distortion Rated THD and IM less than 0.01% rated power
Damping Factor over 2000
Peak Current 64 amperes
Inputs Unbalanced stereo
Balanced only for monoblock
Input Sensitivity 1.98 volts of rated power
Input Impedance 50,000 ohms
Hum and Noise over 100 dB
Crosstalk over 60 dB
Frequency Response 0.2 to 100,000 Hz
Dimensions 432mm W x 133mm H x 330mm D
Shipping Weight 19 Kg
Power Rating 240 VAC