EAR
868L
Introduced 2009$5,595 MSRP
Line-stage version of Tim de Paravicini's EAR 868 tube preamplifier, using PCC88 tubes with transformer-coupled balanced outputs. Also offered as the full-function 868P with the 88PB phono circuit built in.
MSRP
$5,595
Used market · Very Good
$2,999
-46% vs MSRP
as of Aug 17, 2026MSRP to used market
From $5,595 at launch to $2,999 today.
Specifications
- Type
- tube line stage
- Inputs
- 1x XLR, 4x RCA, tape loop
- Outputs
- 2x XLR, 2x RCA
- Topology
- PCC88 tubes, transformer-coupled outputs
- Weight
- 20 lbs
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