890 vs 534
The 534's power @ 8ω is 50W against the 890's 70W, its damping factor 18 against 30, and its thd 1.000% against 3.000%. Both share signal-to-noise (92 dB).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,776.57 - $8,951.08
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About the 890
The EAR Yoshino Ltd. 890 is a high-end push-pull vacuum-tube stereo power amplifier designed by Tim de Paravicini. It delivers 70 watts per channel in stereo and can be bridged to 140 watts mono, with class-A operation, automatic biasing, and separate rear-panel input level controls for each channel. It is an all-tube design built around KT90 output valves and is known for its balanced/unbalanced flexibility and robust power delivery.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 70W @ 8Ω
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Damping Factor
- 30
- Input Sensitivity
- 1.0V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 55Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 3.000%
- SNR
- 92 dB
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- XLR, RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 406.4 × 177.8 × 406.4 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 27.2 kg (60 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 70W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions