Quote Originally Posted by dean_martin
I've tried the headphone amp and it works as well as all controls. I was concerned about the fact that it rocked. Either the rubber adhesive pad footer on the back left corner is thinner than the rest or the metal plating is not perfectly shaped. I'm not sure which yet. The only function I haven't tried is the rumble filter.

To make sure my level settings weren't misleading, the Bellari's setting is at 2 1/2 marks right of 12 o'clock. This allows me to set my volume on my amp only slightly above my settings for cd and tuner. I would be concerned if I had to set the amp's volume past 12 o'clock because if I forgot and changed sources things could get ugly loud.

I have a stylus alignment thingy that came with my table that I used for the new cart and some other cardboard measuring device. Obviously, precision is not my forte, but I'll work on that. I want to learn how to adjust my vta as well. I've always used my ears and eyes, but I think it's time to learn how to set things up more precisely.

BTW, I got my Bellari/Ortofon package from LP Gear. They were very easy to work with and answered all my emails promptly.
The "stylus alignment thingy" sums it up nicely! And you've "saved" $15.00; just about how much a Electro-Harmonix 12AX7EH tube will cost you from PartsExpress!