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Bellari VP549 Phono Preamp

Name: Bellari VP549 Phono Preamp
Brand: Bellari
SKU: BEVP549
Price: 159.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)

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Key Features

RIAA Equalization Curve
RCA Inputs and Outputs
3.5mm Stereo Headphone/Line Output
14 Hz to 23 kHz Frequency Response

The Bellari VP549 from Rolls is a phono preamp with RIAA equalization curve. A recording is made with the low frequencies reduced and the high frequencies boosted, and on playback the opposite occurs. The VP549 phono preamp can be used with a turntable to deliver a flat frequency response during playback of records and tackles low-frequency noise, cartridge load capacitance, and attenuation of the signal level.

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Bellari VP529 Overview

This phono preamp makes listening to your vinyl collection more rewarding. Equipped with RCA inputs that connect to your turntable and RCA outputs that connects to your amplifier, the VP549 is easy to set up and features a ground terminal to tame hum and a 3.5mm stereo headphone/line output jack to monitor audio or connect it to an amplifier. The VP549 is bold, yet has a surprising attack that will take your rig to the next level.

Connecting the VP549

You have an input that connects to your phonograph, and an output that plugs into your preamp or amplifier. Use the ground post to connect to your turntable's ground connection.

Rumble Filter

AKA "subsonic filter" cuts very low frequencies (below 20 Hz). The purpose of a filter like this is to get rid of annoying frequencies that disrupt the turntable's sound quality. A good rumble/subsonic filter should be inaudible, meaning you cannot hear when it is on or off in the program material you are listening to.

Cartridge Load Capacitance

The VP549 has three settings: 120 pF, 220 pF, and 330 pF. Set the switch in the position you feel sounds best to you. The difference might be very slight, but it is there. Most cartridges come with a capacitance load recommendation in the spec sheet for the cartridge.

Trim and Gain

Attenuate the signal level up or down. It is not a volume control, meaning that signal will still be present even when the level is turned to the lowest point (in this case, -10 dB as labeled). If at half-way up you are at 0 dB output level, then all the way up you will have +4 dB more gain, and all the way down you will be at -10 dB down from a reference of the middle 0 dB.

UPC: 675889005493

Bellari VP529 Specs

Input Connections	2 x RCA from turntable
Output Connections	2 x RCA to amplifier 1 x 1/8 / 3.5 mm TRS stereo mini jack; headphone/line out,
Input Sensitivity	30 dB gain @ 1 kHz, 47 kOhms
Input Impedance	47 kOhms
Output Impedance	32 Ohms headphone, 470 Ohms RCA
Frequency Response	14 Hz to 23 kHz
Maximum Output Level	>10 dB @ 1 kHz at 0.1% dist.
Equalization	RIAA ±1 dB, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Rumble Filter	20 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion	0.02% @ 1 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio	> 94 dB unweighted
Indicator	1 x power LED
Power	15 VDC
Dimensions	5.5 x 3.5 x 1.3" / 14.0 x 8.9 x 3.2 cm
Weight	0.8 lb / 0.4 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight	1.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	10 x 7 x 5"

Bellari VP529 Reviews

Great sound, well built

By Christopher

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2025-09-04

I got this to use with the phono output of my MusicCast 500 Turntable. There was noise when I connected the turntable to my receiver phono inputs but the noise went away using this phono preamp. Having the preamp also helps when using it with an audio interface connected to my computer. It sounds excellent.

Excellent quality and value

By Stacy

Rated 5 out of 5

Date: 2020-06-17

This US made phono preamp is built like a tank and has performance to match.

See any errors on this page?

is this power supply dual voltage and hrtz?

Asked by: ernesto

Based on what we can tell, this power supply would be dual voltage and dual hertz.

Answered by: Daniel

Date published: 2020-10-01

Need to use Hana ML moving coil with Technics ...

Need to use Hana ML moving coil with Technics SA-5370 (that is m. magnet only) installed on VPI Prime Scout. Will this work?

Asked by: Deryk

The Bellari VP549 Phono Preamp will not work with a moving coil cartridge, but it will work with a moving magnet cartridge.

Answered by: David M

Date published: 2025-09-09

Are the input and output impedances in this ...

Are the input and output impedances in this description correct? They're backwards from other the other Bellari preamp, and mismatched for common turntable cartridges as far as I can tell, but exactly backwards so I bought something else. I wanted this one, but since the company did not respond to my question, I did not buy one. Maybe someone has one and can test it.

Asked by: Nathan

Yes. The listed input and impedances of: Input: 47 K ohm (high impedance) and Output: 32 ohms(low impedance) These are the correct specs and typical (though the output impedance is lower than most phono pre-amps.

Answered by: james

Date published: 2021-01-14

is this worth it even if the turntable has built ...

is this worth it even if the turntable has built in preamp?