80s redesign of the original. These were purchased for a 5.1 home theater system I built back in 1989. Mine have been recharged with Audax HM170Z18 woofers out of Madisound. Still using the original tweeters and crossovers. The new woofers made a big difference and produce a laser-focused image in my hyper near-field (36") listening environment. I will eventually get something more appropriate, but these work well for now.
- Robert Grodinsky Research (RGR) Model 4-1
This was originally a Model 4 that was updated by the original owner a year or so after he purchased it. I've been using it off and on since 1982 and have finally returned it to regular service.
- Belles Research Model One
The first product Belles offered, purchased new in 1984 from Gala Sound in Rochester. Original with new binding posts in December 2024 as a 40th birthday present. Plenty of power and current for demanding applications, including my Stax SR-404 Signature earspeakers driven through an SRD-7SB MK2 energizer.
Analog to digital SSD recorder, capable of up to 192 kHz 24 bit and DSD 128.
3 head, dual capstan cassette deck I purchased second hand to transcribe old audiobooks to digital when my beloved Tandberg TCD-440a ascended to Valhalla in 2021. Solid deck that is just fine for the limited playback use I give it.
