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EAR Yoshino 88PB Phono Preamplifier PRICE DROP Seriously regretful sale. The 88PB is to my ears, the most musical phono preamp I have heard. Really gets the foot tapping. Female vocals in particular are just brilliant. The 88PB just draws me into the music like few other components. FET input, valve output. Lots of stuff on the web. This a useful review : https://10audio.com/ear_88pb/ Bought January 2023 from Audiofix (now the distributor) in Qld, retailer is now HiFi Shop, Sunshine Coast. Paid $7,800. It's unmarked. Some cut & pastes from the net: "For mine, it punches well above
A$5,000 looks fair to strong for an EAR Yoshino 88PB in excellent condition, and it sits comfortably below the A$7,800 RRP shown on the listing. Comparable new-stock pricing I found is around A$4,700 before shipping, so this used ask isn’t a bargain-basement score, but it is sensible for a good one and not inflated.
What makes it worth chasing is the 88PB’s reputation as a seriously capable valve phono stage: MM/MC support, two inputs, and enough flexibility to suit more than one deck or arm. If the unit is clean, fully functioning, and ideally comes with the original box and valves in good health, this is the kind of piece that can anchor a top-tier vinyl front end for years.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
EAR Yoshino: Editorial Brand Description
Esoteric Audio Research was founded in England in 1976 by designer Tim de Paravicini, launching with the EAR 509, a 100-watt valve monoblock power amplifier that balanced performance, reliability, and cost—a philosophy that continues to define the brand today. De Paravicini's career spans decades of audio innovation, including formative work at Lux Corporation in Japan during the 1970s, where he developed acclaimed pre/power amplifier combinations and custom valve designs. Yoshino Ltd. was established in 1994 to manufacture de Paravicini's designs under the EAR Yoshino banner, combining his English engineering heritage with Japanese manufacturing precision.
The brand specializes in valve-based audio electronics, with a product range spanning integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, and power amplifiers. Notable designs include the iconic EAR 834P phono preamplifier series, the V12 and V20 integrated amplifiers, and the 912 preamplifier. More recently, EAR Yoshino has ventured into hybrid solid-state designs, such as the 834T integrated amplifier, while maintaining the company's core commitment to valve technology and unconventional circuit architecture.
EAR Yoshino occupies the high-end luxury segment of the hi-fi market, with products commanding premium prices that reflect meticulous design and hand-built construction. The brand has accumulated numerous awards across multiple product categories and maintains a strong global reputation among discerning audiophiles who prioritize sonic excellence and engineering integrity. De Paravicini's legendary status as a designer, combined with the company's award-winning heritage and commitment to exceptional servicing, positions EAR Yoshino as a boutique manufacturer for those seeking the finest in analog and valve-based audio reproduction.
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