amp opinions

[Dave Hewitt]

Hi
Just wondering if anyone has any experience of the EAR 859 single ended amps.When this design was released to the public by Mr P I made my own version of it with transformers supplied by Peter Chapell.It was a very good amp but I never got to hear the original,so I never knew if my version was in the same league as the real one.Has anyone views to offer on these amps?
Cheers Dave.

[DSJR]

HiFi dave should be able to help. I think he's had most if not all of Tim's products through his hands at some time or another.

[hifi_dave]

The EAR 899 is an excellent amp and I've been selling them steadily since it's introduction around 7-8 years ago. However, I have no way of knowing how good a DIY version is. Tube amps sink or swim on the contruction and quality of the transformers and it's these that give EAR their get up and go.

[Dave Hewitt]

Hi Dave
Thanks for that but, it was the single ended 859 I was interested in.Have you any views on these?
Cheers Dave.

[hifi_dave]

Oooops, it's an age thing, I could have sworn it was the 899. Still some of my comments apply, I don't know how your amp compares with Tim's.