Bellari PA555 Tube Preamplifier

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Bellari PA555 Tube Preamplifier
Key Features
  • 12AX7 Tube
  • 3 x RCA Inputs in Stereo Pairs
  • 1 x 3.5mm Stereo Input Jack
  • 2 x RCA Outputs (Stereo Pair)
The Rolls Bellari PA555 is a tube preamplifier for line-level sources including DAC, phono stage/pre, CD players, and mobile devices. It sports three sets of stereo RCA inputs and a 3.5mm input for computers, smartphones, and other appropriate sources. With the onboard switch, you can choose among the inputs and route them to the stereo RCA outputs.
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Bellari PA555 Overview

The Rolls Bellari PA555 is a tube preamplifier for line-level sources including DAC, phono stage/pre, CD players, and mobile devices. It sports three sets of stereo RCA inputs and a 3.5mm input for computers, smartphones, and other appropriate sources. With the onboard switch, you can choose among the inputs and route them to the stereo RCA outputs.

The PA555 uses a 12AX7 tube running at 150 volts. The input signal is connected directly to the grid of the tube, resulting in all gain from the 12AX7 tube. The PA555 has a no feedback circuit or integrated circuits in the audio path; it is a direct, all analog signal path. The Rolls Bellari PA555 includes a 15V power supply.

UPC: 675889055504

Bellari PA555 Specs

Connections
1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input, Phone Type
3 x Stereo RCA Inputs
1 x Stereo RCA Output 
Controls
Level Control Knob
Input Select Switch
Hard Wire Power Switch
Gain
Maximum Gain: 11.1 dB
Impedance
Input Impedance: 10 kOhms
Output Impedance: 100 Ohms
Frequency Response
5 Hz to 198 kHz ±3 dB
THD
0.1%
Signal to Noise Ratio
>103 dB Unweighted
Crosstalk
-75 dB
Indicator
1 LED for Power
Power
15 VDC 500 mA
Exterior Dimensions (W x H x D)
6.0 x 2.5 x 5.4" / 152.4 x 63.5 x 137.2 mm
Weight
2.0 lb / 0.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
2.06 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9.9 x 7.4 x 4.4"

Bellari PA555 Reviews

Exceeded all expectations

By Mauro
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-11

This tiny preamp is simply amazing, it outperforms several other preamps I tried, many times the price of this one (such as the Schiit Freya). The sound is extremely detailed, dynamic, crystal clear, lush, the soundstage is both deep and wide, it provides an airiness I don't find in other preamps. To put my review into context, I am running it with a NAIM NAP-250 end stage and Pearl Acoustics Sibelius speakers (highly revealing).

All the detail, and lush warmth

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-04

I kind of cheated. I used a Mullard (National electric of India) 12ax7 instead of the stock tube, which i hear is very nice. This preamp simply outperforms my Schiit audio Saga. It has all of the nuance and detail, but an air and slight lushness/warmth that others lack. It does anything sonically my former Quicksilver tube preamp did, but better for a fraction of the cost. This is a low cost/high end sounding product...full stop. So, support American jobs, experiance high fidelity and get a Bellari PA-555.

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Does this work as a phono preamp for moving ...

Does this work as a phono preamp for moving magnet and moving coil?
Asked by: Chuck
Yes. It will work fine with either.
Answered by: Stephen
Date published: 2020-08-21

Does Bellari pa555 work at 220v in Europe?

Does Bellari pa555 work at 220v in Europe?
Asked by: petrut
Unfortunately not, 110v only. However, you can use it with a step-down transformer for 220v operation: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/666451-REG/Watson_VC_SD50_VCG_SD50_50_Watt_International.html
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2024-02-11
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