bel canto ref s500

Happy to learn that the Bel Canto 500s is working with your Magnepan.
Would you say they are as musical and warm as the the McIntosh?
You mentioned that you have used other Class D. Ever tried the Wyred-4-sound? Their ST500 are similar price and power as the Bel Canto 500s
Positive-feedback rated the older Bel Canto Ref 1000 and the older Wyred St-500 to be equally good (though half the power).

Another well rated one is CIAudio - I think they are higher rated and more expensive than Bel Canto

I am considering buying Bel Can 500s or the Wyred-40sound for my Vandersteen 3a Signatures.
Little bit hesitant - will the class D be too bright or too mechanical sounding as the Vandy are very revealing speakers.

regards

samR
 
yes i use icepower class D amps with my tannoys , they are not in the least bit bright . they are superbly made . i have used 2 lots of ref 1000 in the past as well as the ref 500s
 
SamR said:
Happy to learn that the Bel Canto 500s is working with your Magnepan.
Would you say they are as musical and warm as the the McIntosh?
You mentioned that you have used other Class D. Ever tried the Wyred-4-sound? Their ST500 are similar price and power as the Bel Canto 500s
Positive-feedback rated the older Bel Canto Ref 1000 and the older Wyred St-500 to be equally good (though half the power).

Another well rated one is CIAudio - I think they are higher rated and more expensive than Bel Canto

I am considering buying Bel Can 500s or the Wyred-40sound for my Vandersteen 3a Signatures.
Little bit hesitant - will the class D be too bright or too mechanical sounding as the Vandy are very revealing speakers.

regards

samR
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I have in fact used the Wyred amps and they are pretty solid. I hesitate to say too much because EJ is a friend. The Wyred 4 Sound is very solidly built gear however the Bel Canto is a better sounding more refined amplifier. I think Bel Canto's actually customizing and upgrading the amplifiers themselves really show. I would definitely not call these bright or harsh in any way.

I am actually selling my REF500S at this time. Not because I am disappointed in the amp. I feel it is the best sounding Class D amplifier I have ever heard, and I have heard several brands, Wyred, PS Audio, among others. My heart is with McIntosh because I grew up in the shadow of the factory. This and that I don't use the power of the Bel Canto lead me to get another classic McIntosh and feel it would be best to let someone else enjoy the clean power of the Bel Canto.

Bel Canto REF500S - 250 WPC 8 Ohm, 500 WPC 4 Ohm
 
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