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Bella EXtreme 3205 
Signature
by

Response Audio

The Signature version of the Bella EXtreme 3205 amplifier is the most cost effective way of getting all the benefits the 3205 has to offer at a more affordable price. The only difference between the Signature 3205  and the all out 3205 MKII Platinum is in the coupling capacitors and input stage. The Signature version utilizes Audience AuriCap capacitors in the coupling positions and maintains the 12AX7 input stage as compared to the Platinum Teflon capacitors and 12AU7 input stage used in the Bella EXtreme 3205 MK II Platinum.

The predecessors to the Signature 3205, the Signature and Reference, have been our top selling product for almost 4 years now. As many are well aware, our Signature and Reference 3205 amplifiers are based on the original Jolida "A" series chassis and are still available as a fully integrated unit. If you are looking for a integrated 3205 amplifier, you can check them out here: Bella EXtreme 3205i

 

 

 

3-15-07: New review posted at EnjoyTheMusic - 

"After living with the Bella Extreme 3205 Signature for several months, I continue to be impressed with its performance. It is a good value, and can satisfy critical listeners. Because it can be used with a variety of output tubes, it can easily be configured to the listener's taste and system. What I find most exciting, however, is that this level of performance can be achieved for such a relatively reasonable sum..."

Read full review HERE

DESIGN FEATURES

• SoniCap Gen II Film capacitors used in the coupling position.

• SoniCap Gen II film and foil capacitors used for the signal ground.

• "Little Devil" Carbon resistors are utilized in the grid stop locations 

• Dale/Vishay 1 watt metal film resistors throughout the circuit.

• Dale/Vishay 3 watt 1% resistors used at the beginning of the input circuit.

• High quality Panasonic low ESR capacitors make up the filter capacitor banks in the power supply for great dynamic control.

• Power supply filter bank capacitors bypassed with high voltage SoniCap capacitor.

• Fairchild "Ultra Fast - Soft Recovery" diodes used in the power supply rectifying stage.

• Dale 5 watt non-magnetic resistors used at the cathode locations.

• Dale 3 watt 1% resistors used in the bias stage.

• High quality 22 gauge copper wire used for the input signal.

• Side mounted power switch for a clean look.

• Chassis: High grade steel - metallic charcoal

• Face plate:  Solid Cherry or Black Walnut - 1/2" thick, Aluminum (Black or Silver)

• Tube complement: 4 pieces EL34 or 6550 / 2 pieces 12AX7 input tubes / 2 pieces 12AT7 driver tubes

• Warranty: 18 months parts and labor / 90 days on supplied tubes.

• Warm-up time: 10 minutes

• Recommended break in period: 200 hours musical signal 

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  • Bella EXtreme 3205 MK II - $1550 w/ Electro Harmonix EL34 output tubes
    Bella EXtreme 3205 MK II - $1600 w/ Sovtek 6550WE output tubes

  OPTIONS - 

  • Bybee Quantum Purifiers installed in the B+ voltage: 2 pieces required - $200 installed

  • Bybee Quantum Purifiers installed at the input input signal. 2 pieces required - $200 installed

  • Bybee GOLD Quantum Purifiers installed at the input input signal. 2 pieces required - $450 installed

  • WBT binding post installed - 6 pieces - $125

  • For an affordable, fully integrated unit, we recommend the JD50 remote control passive preamp from Jolida as shown below. The Bella EXtreme 3205 can set atop the JD50 for a fully integrated system. When ordered as a package, a custom .5M interconnect cable will be supplied to connect the JD50 to your new Bella EXtreme 3205. The additional cost would be $245.00

   

• Bella EXtreme Signature 3205 manual
  

September 2007


Best Of 2007
Blue Note Equipment Award