[roggae]

i know this unit is not specifically meant as a headphone amp, but i use as such with my SR-80 and my UE Superfi's. i will soon be in possession of a gently used pair of RS-1s. i was wondering if the bellari would be a good amp for these phones or if i should drop some coin and get a new seperate headphone amp? the bellari is my preamp for my t/t. just for refrence i am using a grado gold cartridge on a music hall 2.1, a bellari VP-129 preamp, and a jolida 302b. as the new father of twins i'd rather not spend any diaper money as i am on unpaid paternity leave. however as you all know it's hard to priortize my money when it comes to good sounding audio

 

[roggae]

so i plugged in the RS-1s last night. it sounded good, but now i know i need a new needle, etc. LOL! anyone have any thoughts on the tubes that come with the bellari's? i think it's labeled "bellari."

 

[AudioDoctor]

I have the newer (but basically identical) VP-130 with a Sovtek 12AX7LPS. sounds wonderful. I used it with a pair of Grado SR-80's to good effect.

Happy listening.