EAR 88BP

EAR 88PB
Phono Preamplifier

 – a tube standard with few peers
regardless of price and with built in volume direct
connect to amplifier 

Testimonials

EAR has
generated a multitude of positive reviews of their phono stages, amps and
preamps.

The EAR
88PB Phono Preamplifier is a continuation of the EAR tradition of stellar
sound, great value and unapproachable circuit design. No wonder so many
recording and mastering studios rely on Tim de Paravicini for EAR’s studio
equipment and equipment upgrades (tape recorders, cutting heads, mixing boards,
etc).

“I dig the
EAR 88PB Phono Preamplifier.  The EAR presents all music with
a power and resolution that is beyond reproach…the EAR 88PB Phono Preamplifier
routinely delivers intense musical involvement…The entire treble range is
remarkable… Dynamic contrasts can be stunning with the 88PB…Lateral
soundstaging is quite exceptional…sense of depth is excellent…the EAR is also
very, very quiet… The EAR 88PB is a very musically involving phono preamplifier, one with a character that
honors the art and joy of music.”

– Jerry
Seigel, 10Audio, overall rating 9.5 LPs

 

Overview

EAR 88PB
Phono Preamplifier

Drawing on
designer Tim de Paravicini’s vast knowledge of audio electronics, the EAR 88PB
Phono Preamplifier is a definitive statement in valve electronics.

Its
specification is a perfect match of essential flexibility with cost-conscious
simplicity. Two inputs cater for the growing number of vinyl-lovers with more
than one turntable or arm with moving coil provision using de Paravicini’s
famed input transformers for lowest noise and highest fidelity. (read Art
Dudley in September 2007’s Stereophile on why he believes transformers are
clearly best) MC input impedance is adjustable internally in the rare case when
needed.

Technical

The
inclusion of a volume control allows for direct connection to a power amp
bypassing preamp degradation for the best possible sound or in the 2:00 o’clock
position it’s virtually out of circuit. To avoid cable-dependent high frequency
response, a highly linear buffer stage follows the volume control, using an
output transformer which provides balanced or single-ended output at a low
impedance which can effortlessly drive long cables.

Other
exclusive design details include a unique high stability circuit for achieving
the RIAA equalization curve demanded by discs, and of course the superb all-round
sound quality of all EAR amps is guaranteed.

The 88PB
Phono Preamplifier: you never
realized your vinyl could sound this good!

Specifications

•              
Maximum
Gain 52db Moving Magnet, 72db Moving Coil (Volume control adjustable)

•              
Tube
compliment: 4 x 6922 tubes (or 6DJ8 or 7DJ8)

•              
Two inputs,
one MC with adjustable impedance and one MM

•              
RIAA
Accuracy +- .3db

•              
Input
Impedance (MM) 47K

•              
Input
Impedance (MC) 4 or 40 ohm switched internally (40 with transformer
input is ideal for loading 100-1000 ohm specified cartridges;
see Art Dudley in September 2007’s Stereophile on why he believes
transformers are superior)

•              
Output
Impedance 60 ohm

•              
Channel
Balance +- .2db

•              
Sensitivity
MM 2.5 mv, MC down to .15MV

•              
S/N ratio
68db (ref 2.5mv)

•              
Distortion
.2% at 2V

•              
Overload
Margin 12V output

•              
Balanced
Outputs pin 2 hot (positive phase)

•              
Size 9.25″W, 11.5″D, 4″H

Weight 15
LBs

Includes:

Original owner, box and owner's manual.  Immaculate unit housed in a smoke free home.  Upgraded with a Synergistic Red fuse, a $90 value.  Will include set of 4 Herbie's Ultrasonic SS tube dampers, a $60 value.