Tony J Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Hi I am considering a Threshold Stasis 3 amp to power my Forte IIs. Does anyone have any exp. with this or similar Threshold amps. It was recapped price is around $900. Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony J Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Just to add recap was done by Jon Soderberg about 12 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony J Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Just a quick update I purchased a Belles 150A amp to power the Forte's. I will give my impressions once it's delivered and set up. Has anyone used any of the Belles amps if so your impressions. Thanks Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khornukopia Posted December 31, 2017 Share Posted December 31, 2017 So, how do you like your Belles 150A power amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony J Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 The Belles unfortunately arrived damaged during shipping and had to be sent back. I purchased an F6 clone and a original B1 pre and the combo is great. I like to listen at pretty good levels sometimes and 1/4 to 1/2 way on volume controls usually works well. The music is crisp and clear. I still need to make stands for the Fortes to get the mids to ear level and possibly try some other mods when time allows but I'm happy with this current setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony J Posted January 3, 2018 Author Share Posted January 3, 2018 I've built the F6 clone. Very unforgiving, revealing amplifier that sounds great if the rest of your system is as good. Much as the F5. I believe you made a good chose over the old Stasis amplifier not that there's anything wrong with the Stasis. I've read that some if not a lot of the First watt amps are very revealing. My current setup is pretty minimal, I'm using a bluesound node 2 to B1 to F6 to Forte IIs. All interconnects and power cords from zu audio. Mainly streaming Tidal, spotify, and some flac from computer, this works very well and sounds great (well depending on recording oc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski Bum Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Does your B1 have any tone or eq functions? If/when you eventually stand mount your fortes, which I highly recommend for the improved image/soundstage, their tonal balance will be altered, and you'll need the ability to tweak/eq. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 20 minutes ago, Ski Bum said: Does your B1 have any tone or eq functions? If/when you eventually stand mount your fortes, which I highly recommend for the improved image/soundstage, their tonal balance will be altered, and you'll need the ability to tweak/eq. I believe the FW B1 comprises volume pots only, L-R. At least that is what I have. Simple, purist FW design being a buffered passive only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony J Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Just like wdecho said... The B1 does a Great job for what it is and is suppose to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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