A fully
integrated version of our Bella EXtreme 3205 Signature power amplifier. New modern, top quality components and
workmanship housed in a chassis that provides a nostalgic
tube amp appearance.
Our intent is to
help you create and a build a value driven system that is both synergistic
and musically satisfying at your desired price point.
The base units used in these amplifiers are brand new units, not rebuilt or
"B" stock.
"...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
the full review by Nels Ferre at EnjoyTheMusic
Through a
special contract with Jolida Inc. we bring to you an exclusive, exceptional
integrated tube amplifier at a very real world price. These original
"A" Series custom modified amplifiers are available nowhere else in the world
except here at Response Audio
These units
are released on a limited basis with a maximum of 8 pieces available
each month. We will not produce more than 8 amplifiers per month.
Place your order early to assure timely delivery.
Below is a list of the upgrades performed on these units before releasing them to you for your listening pleasure with a continued list of
further options available at the bottom of this page. Please note that
there is the possibility of cosmetic blemishes in the paint
service of some pieces.
The Signature 3205i
can run either EL34 or 6550/KT88 tube types The new Signature
integrated as well as the Signature power amp utilize an upgraded power supply using
higher capacitance, high quality capacitors with a lower ESR (resistance).
The low end performance of these amps is now much better than any of our
previous models!!! Better headroom, dynamic control and authority.
The Response Audio
"Signature 3205" amplifiers have become know nation
wide for
their exceptional value and versatility offering the audio consumer a highly modified,
very musical part of the audio chain, custom built to meet your personal
listening preferences. To get the same performance from
other products would mean spending up to three times their price.
The
first thing we do when bringing in these amplifiers is gut everything out
of the chassis and then rebuild them from the ground up. Every
internal component of these units has been upgraded with what we believe
to be the best combination of audiophile passive components. From the
Dale/Vishay resistors, Fairchild Ultra Fast - Soft Recovery diodes,
Audience Auricap or SoniCap capacitors
to the new power supply filter capacitors, ALPS "Blue Velvet" volume control pot,
source
selector and internal wiring, nothing has been left unattended. We
even completely rebuild the power supply. We do not just change a
few parts in these amplifiers. We actually gut the units to a point where
the only thing remaining on or in the chassis is the transformers which
are already of exceptional quality. From there we
completely rebuild each individual amp one piece at a time using the
components listed below. There has always been concerns about the quality
control of the early Jolida 302/502A amplifiers and we can assure you this
is no longer an issue with the 3205 products.
Response
Audio now has over four hundred of these products playing nicely in
consumer's systems. To this date, we have seen less than 3 pieces in for
any type of warranty work which is less than 1%. These are numbers we can
live with.
Bella EXtreme Signature 3205i with EL34 output tubes providing 50 watts of rich
EL34 power. Swap in the 6550/KT88 power tubes for 60 watts of dynamic power.
The Details
Please note that these
units may contain some cosmetic imperfections in the paint surface.
At this time, there are several options/configurations that can be
employed within these units.
1) 1-4 sets of line level inputs
The following options will sacrifice one input each.
2) Variable output - preamp/subwoofer- (sacrifices one line level input)
No additional charge
3) Fixed output -tape/CD recorder/headphone amp output- (sacrifices one
line level input) No additional charge
4) main-in/pre-out (sacrifices two sets of line inputs. Includes custom
jumpers) No additional charge
5) Tape monitor (sacrifices two line inputs) $50
6) HT bypass switch (sacrifices one line level input) $50
Bella
EXtreme 3205i
