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EAR 834P was one of the very first standalone phono stages and has become one of
our best-selling products. Now the continuing popularity of vinyl has encouraged
us to develop an upmarket phono preamp, the 88PB.
Drawing on designer Tim de Paravicini's vast knowledge of audio electronics, and
employing several of the innovations he incorporated in the class-leading
Paravicini 312 Control Centre, a fully-featured preamp and 324 phono stage (both
solid state), the 88PB 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. Both inputs accept moving
magnet cartridge inputs, while one is also switchable for moving coil types -
naturally using de Paravicini's famed input transformers for lowest noise and
highest fidelity. MC input impedance is adjustable internally.
The inclusion of a volume control allows for direct connection to a power amp in
one-source systems. 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 equalisation curve demanded by discs, and of course the
superb all-round sound quality of all EAR amps is guaranteed.
The 88PB: you never realised your vinyl sounded this good. |
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