For sale: EAR 861 power amplifier

[simonh]

Thanks for the replies Tom/Peter. I've a couple of options to mull over.

[petrat]

A few random thoughts ...

TdP reckons this amp is a superb match with Quad ESL-57s. Certainly, it has 16 ohm taps for use with vintage speakers.

In terms of this amplifier's 'sound', I'd say that it has many of the benefits of an SET (spacious soundstage; mid-range realism; low level detail), combined with the traditional strengths of a good push-pull amp (solid, textured bass; dynamic range; abilty to handle complex music).

I used the XLR inputs with my EAR 912 pre-amp to give a 'hum-free' combo rivalling solid-state for lack of low-level noise.

I am the third owner of this amp, which has a known provenance and has been treated well throughout its life. EL519 valves have extremely long life-spans, rarely needing replacement (if ever!). The same-family PL519s in a pair of EAR 509s I previously owned, were over 20 years old, and EAR said they did not need replacing when I had them serviced (unlike the small signal valves).

Happy to deliver / meet pretty much anywhere in the UK. We're going to lowland Scotland for a holiday in the last week of September, if that helps anyone regarding safe delivery.

[petrat]

Anyone 'up north' wanting this ... shout now, as we're heading up to Edinburgh on Friday for a week .... happy to deliver / meet, etc.

[The Black Adder]

Thanks for the replies Tom/Peter. I've a couple of options to mull over.

It's a stunning amp for Tannoy MG's...

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[ovlov854]

I keep looking longingly.........................

[petrat]

I keep looking longingly.........................

[petrat]

Still available. Cheaper than 0.6 metre Nordost Valhalla interconnect!

[petrat]

NOW SOLD, stp

[WESTLOWER]

Someone's got a fantastic amp at a great price!

[ovlov854]

Thank God !!