For Sale...My EAR 869
Regrettable sale of my stunning EAR 869 amplifier, but go it has to to help fund a new project and new stock for the business.
This is possibly Tim-De-P's most iconic design, having its roots in the original EL519 amplifiers and using similar circuit topology to the 859, but with a revised output transformer and modified input stage giving 15 of the most powerful, punchy and sublime single ended watts available.
This amp currently retails for £4,800 and build quality is second to none. It's also extremely heavy!
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As can be seen, the amplifier is in [B]PRISTINE [/B] condition. It was [B]FULLY SERVICED[/B] by EAR this year and I have fitted new NOS Mullard and Telsa input and driver valves, plus the previous owner fitted BRAND NEW EL519 valves and valve caps earlier this year, so for all intents and purposes, this amp is absolutely as new. The only way you'd know it didn't come fresh from the factory is the slight rubbing to a couple of the letters on the front aluminium fascia, the result of past cleaning no doubt, but its hardly noticeable.
For those unfamiliar with the 869, it is an integrated amplifier which has a bypass switch on the top plate allowing it to function as a stand alone power amplifier. The output wattage can be largely ignored as it will drive VERY difficult speaker loads with ease, including speakers like Quad electrostatics. It drives my big Tannoys to ear splitting levels without breaking out in a sweat. Part of this is due to the huge current on tap but also to the small amount of negative feedback employed to maintain a stable output stage. This results in very low distortion so you get the best of both worlds...the sublime midrange of a SET with the punch and control of a P-P design. Anyone who read the lengthy amplifier selection and testing thread I conducted a while back will note that of all the amplifiers tested from 15 to over 100 WPC, the EAR came out on top. It's not for nothing that its regarded as a world standard and future classic.
I am going to miss this amplifier and may well make a return to one in the future, but for now, business needs must come first.
Rather than mess about with listing an unrealistic price then haggling, this £4,800 amp can be yours for[B] £1500[/B] cash on collection, or I can courier at cost. I think that you'll struggle to find one as good as this anywhere for so little, so grab a bargain while it's available!
It could be pricey due to weight, possibly up to £50 plus insurance. Please note that if couriered, it will be SOLEY at the risk of the BUYER. I cannot be held responsible for any damage that occurs once out of my care. It will however be packaged in the original packaging and is well protected. It comes complete with instruction manual and receipt for the recent service from EAR. I have some additional spare NOS Mullard valves for it which can also be purchased as extras if wanted.
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Just out of interest, what will be replacing it in your setup?