834P vs Quad 33
The 33's signal-to-noise is 108 dB against the 834P's 80 dB, its mc gain 63.5 dB against 70 dB, its mm gain 46 dB against 53 dB, and its output impedance 120Ω against 526Ω.
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AmplifiersPhono Pre-AmpsTube Amplifiers
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,100 - $1,895
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 834P
The EAR Yoshino 834P is a legendary tube phono preamplifier engineered by Tim de Paravicini, featuring a simple rectangular design with minimal controls. Available in variants including Basic/Classic (MM only), Signature (MM/MC with optional volume), and Deluxe (premium chrome/gold finish). It uses transformers for MC gain and is praised for its dynamic performance, soundstage, and analog warmth, outperforming many costlier units. Now discontinued, it remains a benchmark in affordable high-end phono stages.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Input Sensitivity
- 2.2V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 47000Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 30.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 80 dB
- Output Impedance
- 526Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 30.0V RMS
Phono Preamplifier
Phono stage specifications
- MM Gain
- 53 dB
- MC Gain
- 70 dB
- Adjustable Loading
- No
- Adjustable Capacitance
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
- Analog Outputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 124 × 95 × 275 mm (W × H × D)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions