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About the 868
The EAR 868 is a high-end analogue preamplifier designed by Tim de Paravicini and made in England. It is offered in two versions: the 868L line-stage-only model and the 868PL model with a built-in MM/MC phono stage. The design uses transformer coupling, balanced and single-ended connections, an internal power supply, and PCC88/7DJ8 tubes for low distortion and low noise. Published pricing varies by configuration and source, with the line-stage-only model listed at about $5,700–$5,795 USD and the phono version at about $7,595 USD in older reviews; the EAR website describes the product as current, so it is not clearly discontinued from the provided sources.
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