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About the Eros
The Bottlehead Eros is a tube phono preamplifier kit designed primarily for moving magnet (MM) cartridges. It features an all-tube gain stage with passive RIAA equalization, delivering warmth, texture, and energy from vinyl playback. The design includes two EF86 tubes, one 6922, and one 12AU7 tube complement, with a 12BH7 tube used for the regulator. The Eros is recognized for its excellent bass response, soundstage, and image placement, making it a popular choice among analog enthusiasts and DIY builders. It comes as a kit for assembly, allowing users to engage in the building process. The unit It has a 47k ohm input impedance, 4k ohm output impedance, and about 50 dB gain. The chassis is compact and designed for easy integration into audio systems. The Eros is praised for its sonic performance, especially when compared to Bottlehead's Reduction preamp, offering a noticeable upgrade in dynamics and clarity. It is not discontinued and remains a current product in Bottlehead's lineup.
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