The EAR868 is a stunning full function remote controlled preamplifier. Like all Paravicini preamplifiers its operation is totally silent and it can be married to almost any power amplifier / system. It has RCA and XLR inputs and outputs, a phono section of extremely high quality (MM and MC). It uses the superb PCC88 tube and has a stylish classic finish. Built to high standards, this preamplifier will give many years of musically involving trouble free use.

Inside the EAR868 we find the well layed out, solid build EAR/Yoshino trademarks. This is the 868PL version which includes phono stage of a very high quality and level of performance. Here you can see the four PCC88 tubes used in the 868 circuit

Here we have the rear panel of the 868PL showing the five line inputs, tape, phono input, and one set of balanced XLR inputs. Double balanced and unbalanced outputs are included as well as a ground terminal for phono and chassis - fuse holder and IEC socket finish off the easy to use layout

Tube complement - line stage: 2 x PCC88

Tube complement - with optional phono stage: 4 x PCC88

Phono inputs: 1 MM, 1MC (optional)

Line inputs: 2 balanced, 3 unbalanced

Tape loops: 1

Outputs: 2 balanced, 2 unbalanced

Phono input impedances: 47k ohms, MM; 3, 6, 12, or 40 ohms, MC

Output impedance: 600 ohms

Line-stage gain: 17dB

Phono-stage gain: 50-80dB

Signal/noise ratio: 68dB phono (ref. 2.4mV), 90dB line (ref. 1V)

Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, -0.3dB

Distortion: <0.1% at 1kHz, 3V output

Size: W 15"  D 12"  H 5" Weight : 12 kgs