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The new Musica Bella Tube Preamplifier - the "LeAnna"
« on: April 03, 2013, 08:55:44 AM »
Many AN members will remember (and may still own) the original Musica Bella "BellaMax" tube linestage that was offered by Response Audio several years ago. Over the last two years, we have been asked by many if we plan on coming back out with an affordable tube linestage at least on par with the BellaMax.
This past year, we have been working on that replacement and now it's ready, better than ever and cost less than the BellaMax did 5 years ago :thumb:

We wanted to offer a high performance, high value model for these unusual economical times.

The new model, the "LeAnna" is now run off a choke filtered, tube rectified power supply with Clarity Cap polypropylene main filter caps. Clarity Cap capacitors found in the signal  coupling positions with additional options available.
There is also a transformer coupled balanced output option.
The LeAnna is housed in an aluminum chassis with laser etched front panel.

The Leanna will sell for only $1,500 and will be sold direct only.

We will soon start taking pre-orders on the first official run of LeAnna preamps.

Further details can be seen here
http://responseaudiony.com/musicabella.htm
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Re: The new Musica Bella Tube Preamplifier - the "LeAnna"
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2013, 06:00:50 PM »
For those who prefer not to have a tube power supply, the LeAnna is also available with a solid state power supply using a high current toroidal transformer, ultra fast diodes and 100% polypropylene filter capacitors.
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Re: The new Musica Bella Tube Preamplifier - the "LeAnna"
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2013, 08:46:14 PM »
Sounds good ...and at a nice price...good luck Bill !  :thumb:

Now....who's LeAnna ???

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Re: The new Musica Bella Tube Preamplifier - the "LeAnna"
« Reply #3 on: April 04, 2013, 07:07:17 AM »
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Sounds good ...and at a nice price...good luck Bill !


We wanted a high performer at a reasonable price.

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Now....who's LeAnna ???

My wife's name is Leann. It doesnt roll off the tongue quite as smoothly as LeAnna
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Re: The new Musica Bella Tube Preamplifier - the "LeAnna"
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2013, 07:19:51 AM »
I've had a couple of calls and the first question seems to be, "First, how do you pronounce LeAnna"? :-k

The first A is soft - "lee-ah-na"
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At this time, we will only be able to provide a clear brushed aluminum chassis without the black anodizing. The front panel will be laser engraved.

We are offering 3 pieces ordered before April 30th at $1,350 + any options.
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Re: The new Musica Bella Tube Preamplifier - the "LeAnna"
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2013, 07:24:53 AM »
We have someone locally able to do our anodizing and now able to offer Black, clear brushed and Purple :thumb:

We have also added a balanced input option.

 http://responseaudiony.com/leanna.htm
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