EAR 88pb, Opinions?


Not much print on this phonostage. Anyone compare it to the EAR324 or other phonos in the $5K range? It will be paired with a low output Dynavector cartridge.
tom_hankins

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It's a good thing the verbal jousting doesn't interfere with my enjoyment of the 88pb.
Considering the fact that I owned and home auditioned a good number of very highly regarded preamps up to $12,000, and didn't get from them the kind of complete satisfaction the EAR 88pb gives me for much less money, I'd say the EAR is a real bargain. I agree wholeheartedly with Downunder. Not only does the 88pb sound wonderful, it also provides top notch imaging/soundstaging. I feel it sounds best using either Tungsram 7DJ8s or JJ Tesla 7DJ8s. For now, I prefer the latter, but others might differ.