EAR 834P phono preamplifier

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. 

There's Cart's not too expensive that will not be behind in the race with Cart's from other Brands. Some that can cost considerably more. 

Mono Users should be Happy Too.  

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354944171721

https://www.stereophile.com/content/analog-corner-320-dylp-phono-cartridges-sme-model-6-classic-turntable-loricraft-prc6i

@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/

+1 for @cey comments. I have both the zhili audio clone as well as the real mccoy EAR unit. They sound identical. The only thing I would be suspect of on the Zhili clone is the step up transformer option. Not sure who supplies them. 

Either unit will also make an excellent tape head preamp unit. The EQ has to be changed and the feedback reduced a bit to get a bit more gain, but it works quite well.