EAR

834P

Introduced 1994$1,995 MSRP

Tim de Paravicini's classic three-tube phono stage using ECC83s, offered in MM-only or transformer-coupled MM/MC versions. In continuous production for three decades and widely modified by enthusiasts.

MSRP

$1,995

Used market · Excellent

$1,350

-32% vs MSRP

as of Sep 1, 2026

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MSRP to used market

From $1,300 at launch to $1,350 today.

Specifications

Price: $995 (black); $1,295 (chrome Deluxe); $795 (MM-only special order)
Inputs: 1 pair RCA
Gain: 68 dB
Outputs: 1 pair RCA
Controls: Front-panel on/off switch; rear-panel MM/MC push-button selector; detachable AC cord
Topology: three ECC83 (12AX7) tubes with tube-regulated RIAA; MC via internal step-up transformers
Dimensions: 5" x 4" x 9"
MC step up: Built-in transformer-based MC step-up, selectable via rear push-button, supporting cartridges rated 3–50 ohms
Manufacturer: EAR Yoshino (Esoteric Audio Research), England, designed by Tim de Paravicini
Finish options: Standard black or Deluxe chrome facia
Other variants: Circuitry also offered within EAR's full-featured 864 preamplifier; a cosmetically-matched "Signature" version is also available
Tube complement: Three 12AX7 / ECC83 (13D16) valves
Dimensions w x h x d: 5" x 4" x 9"
Cartridge compatibility: Any MM or high-output MC cartridge; cartridges below ~0.25 mV output may push the unit's limits