May 16, 2012
Response Audio will be closed till further notice do to a family medical emergency.

 

 

Brought to you by the company that started the ball rolling with Jolida modifications!! Nobody knows Jolida products like Response Audio. Nobody.

Looking to bring out the most your Jolida amp has to offer? Be sure to check out our exclusive Bella Extreme 3205 MKII modification. DETAILS


 

Anybody can change tubes and add a few things here and there. What you get with the Signature upgrade is basically a complete rebuild using only the best internal components based on critical evaluation and testing. Plus, no matter how old your unit is, we offer a full 1 year warranty on our work.

Why spend your hard earned money on a new amp that could set you back thousands of $$$$. Transform your Jolida 202, 302, 502 or 801 "A" or "B" Series amplifier into something that will compete with many of today's high dollar pieces for a fraction of their cost. You will think you just purchased a brand new amp and still have money left over for further system upgrades.

When your unit arrives at our facility, it is first tested to assure it is functioning properly before we continue on to remove ALL internal components. When we are finished with our upgrade, the only remaining original parts on your amplifier is the transformers.

The reviews and customer feedback says it all. Check out our Feedback Pages as well as the review of our Bella EXtreme 3205 amplifier at EnjoyTheMusic.com. If you have your 302/502 upgraded with the Signature Modifications, you will end up with the same unit as reviewed.

The Platinum upgrade brings you to the same level as our Bella EXtreme 3205 Platinum that was debuted at RMAF07. Check out the show reports HERE Please note that the Platinum Teflon capacitors are no longer available.

We now incorporate some new modifications to the power supply on the 302, 502, and 801. What this means for the end product is much better dynamics, headroom and control in the lower frequencies providing a fuller presentation.

  • Clarity Cap ESA capacitors used in the coupling positions

  • Clarity Cap SA capacitors used at signal ground locations

  • Power Supply filter capacitors upgraded to higher capacitance / lower ESR Panasonic units 

  • High voltage Clarity Cap SA bypass capacitors used in power supply bypass

  • Dale/Vishay 1 watt 1%, non-magnetic metal film resistors used throughout the signal path. We have chosen 1 watt units over original .5 watt for a quieter operation. 

  • Carbon Comp resistors used at grid stop location

  • Dale/Vishay 5 watt, 1% non-magnetic resistors used for cathode ground.

  • Dale/Vishay 3 watt 1%, non-magnetic resistors used in bias stage for lower noise and also allowing for biasing range to accommodate EL34, 6550, KT88 output tubes ON NON RC UNITS ONLY .

  • Fairchild "Ultra Fast - Soft Recovery" diodes are utilized in the power supply rectifying stage for lower noise floor and quieter background.

  • Alps Blue / Noble stereo / Carbon volume control or dual mono Carbon based volume controls utilized on older units.

  • Internal wiring upgraded to either 22 awg. high quality CopperTeflon. On older "A" Series amplifiers

  • RCA input jacks upgraded to higher quality silver plated units on older "A" series amplifiers.

  • Balance control bypassed.

  • High quality RoHS silver solder used throughout.

  • Biased and bench tested for 2 hours

  • Minimum 12 hour system tested

  • Labor 5 hours

  • Warranty: Limited 1 year parts & labor on replacement parts only.

PRICING: Newer models with silver face plates
Now includes 302P/502P
Signature: $725 + return shipping
         

PRICING: Older models ("A" series and older "B" series with gold faceplates) and all JD202A models.
Signature: $750 + return shipping
 

Click HERE for recommended upgrade tubes
 

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

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September 2007
Enjoy the Music.com
Best Audiohpile Products Of 2007 Blue Note Award
Best Of 2007
Blue Note Equipment Award

Bella EXtreme 3205 Signature Vacuum Tube Power Amplifier
Click here to read the complete review.

  The Bella Extreme 3205 vacuum tube power amplifier produces a level of performance that exceeds the relatively modest cost of admission. I have listened to it almost exclusively since its arrival and do not find myself continually longing for something better. With high reliability, I continue to be impressed with its performance. It is a good value, and can satisfy critical listeners. Can easily recommend it to both the newbie and well-seasoned tube audio aficionado. — Nels Ferre

 

 

 

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