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Belles Statement IA-01 review

A new integrated amplifier from Belles pushes the envelope on high-end sound

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2009-09-10September 10th 2009

Price at launch £5,250.00
Audio Input Details 4 line level unbalanced stereo (single ended)
Min Frequency Response 0.2
Speaker Channels 2.0
Input Sensitivity 0.576
Input Impedance 100
Amp/Receiver Type Integrated
Crosstalk @ 1kHz 45
Weight (kg) 16.82
Analogue Outputs 1 stereo unbalance preamp out / 1 stereo unbalanced speaker binding post
Description Integrated amplifier
Dimensions 431.79 x 88.8 x 330.2
Remote Control Yes
Total Harmonic Distortion Details Less than 0.05% at rated power (IM & THD)
Audio Output 180 watts X 2 into 8 ohms / 300 watts X 2 into 4 ohms
Audio Output Power 180
Max Frequency Response 100

Product Summary

Statement IA-01

Belles Statement IA-01

Price at launch

£5,250.00

For

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Bold and dynamic with plenty of grunt

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Compact, attractive and easy to handle package

Against

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A suggestion of softness in the midband

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Although it works with most loudspeaker makes, it lacks the polish to make the most of some of the more high-resolution speakers

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