Ear 868 manual

Description: The EAR is a transformer-coupled linestage and phono preamplifier ($ USD linestage only, $ with phono stage) that employs two pairs of the somewhat unusual 7DJ8 tube (PCC88) instead of the ubiquitous 6DJ8 (which can be directly substituted). EAR Our classic design valve pre-amplifier with five line inputs and a studio quality balanced input (XLR). Two line outputs and balanced outputs. Option of a built-in photostage with moving coil/moving magnet capability for direct vinyl playing. The EAR line stage is capable of soundreproduction nearing the state of the art. It is the phono stage thatundoubtedly sets the unit as 'state-of-the-art'. In combination with the Haniwa HCTR01, it raises the level ofperformance beyond any other phono stage that I have ever heard.

The EAR line stage is capable of sound reproduction nearing the state of the art. It is the phono stage that undoubtedly sets the unit as 'state-of-the-art'. In combination with the Haniwa HCTR01, it raises the level of performance beyond any other phono stage that I have ever heard. The drove four different sets of amps, both tubed and solid-state, without a hiccup. The "manual" recommends 60 seconds of warmup for the EAR to reach operating temperature -- a relatively fast start for a tube preamp. I found it took minutes to reach its fullness of sound and best resolution. The EAR is a fully balanced, transformer-coupled design, offering balanced and single-ended connections at input and output. It also offers a tape loop, remote control of volume, and several load/gain selections for the phono stage.

EAR L Stereo Tube Preamplifier; Yoshino; LineStage Preamp Remote (Volume only), DPS PCC88 tubes, Power cable, Manual, Factory packaging. Specifications. Power output: 50 watts per channel. Total harmonic distortion: 1%. Damping factor: Input sensitivity: mV (line). 23 thg 6, I've been very lucky to recently acquire montesquieu's preamp and so am selling my This is the PL model with the built-in MM/MC.