EAR 834P phono preamplifier


It got decent reviews in the mid 1990s when it first came out. And even now it seems to have following. But how competitive is the original design compared to other MODERN phono preamps  in the $1K range?

 

hollowman

Thanks @viridian of course looking is finding !!! I did bookmark the site :-)))) appreciate your always positive comments and thus constructive contributions to this place….

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About the EAR Chinese $220 clone ... maybe ....

--if attention is being paid to it, even in budget copycat capacity, that is a compliment. 

-- the YT vloggers seem to be impressed with the clone (and most Chinese clones in general) And that's at least as credible as influencers (Darko, Guttenberg, et al) that plug the "legit" brands. Unlikely that Ali pays out much influencer dough. So the  grifters are likely honey-potted by ... (clear throat) ... 

OFF-TOPIC: Maybe I'll just stay in China for while longer, sampling Skyanalog and ZHIGE  phono carts. 

@hollowman the good ear clone is the zhikli audio black board with gold traces. head over to lenco heaven for the entire practicum on optimizing this kit. 

you can check this out too
https://lookalivecontest.com/2022/02/04/power-supply-for-ear-834p-with-optional-tube-rectifier/