V12 Integrated Amplifier By EAR
- Item #:
- Reviews
- | Write a Review
Product Summary:
An integrated model allows you to avoid the use of a separate preamplifier, simplifying the system and lowering the overall budget. The EAR V12 integrated delivers 50 watts of power and its EL-84 tubes deliver a tight punchy sound.
Click To Read MoreTrial Period
90 Days (Exchange)
Countries Shipped
North America
Burn-In Time
250 Hours
Have Questions? 844-462-8346
Call our experts for product info and advice or chat now with a specialist.
Price:
Amplifiers, EAR, Integrated Amplifiers, Tube Amplifiers
V12 Integrated Amplifier By EAR
$9,995
An integrated model allows you to avoid the use of a separate preamplifier, simplifying the system and lowering the overall budget. The EAR V12 integrated delivers 50 watts of power and its EL-84 tubes deliver a tight punchy sound.
Click To Read MoreProduct Description
The EAR is proud to offer EAR Electronics, renowned for producing some of the most musical and engaging tube amplifiers available. In a market filled with high-end brands—many at significantly higher prices—EAR stands out for its visionary designs and distinctive sonic character. With a variety of models to choose from, it’s easy to find an amplifier that perfectly matches your system and desired sound signature.
The EAR V12 is a push-pull stereo integrated amplifier operating in enhanced triode mode, delivering 50 watts per channel into 4, 8, or 16 ohms. It uses six EL84 output tubes per channel, is self-biasing, and offers six line inputs plus a tape output. The EL84 tubes provide a sound similar to the EL34, but with a smaller, more agile character—offering nimble, lively performance that combines precision and musicality, much like the audio equivalent of a finely tuned sports car.
About EAR
EAR Electronics (originally “Esoteric Audio Research”) is the creation of legendary designer Tim de Paravicini, whose work has been synonymous with high-fidelity audio since the 1970s. His innovative designs have influenced not only EAR products but also some of the world’s most respected electronics manufacturers, with many of these designs remaining highly prized by audiophiles decades later.
De Paravicini’s impact extends into professional recording and mastering. His tape recording systems, microphones, and other studio electronics have been used by artists such as Pink Floyd and Lenny Kravitz, as well as labels like Altarus and Water Lily. Renowned engineers including Bob Ludwig, Joe Gastwirt, and James Guthrie have relied on his systems, and top mastering facilities such as The Exchange in London employ EAR-designed equipment throughout their entire playback chain—from tape machines and equalizers to cutter amplifiers and monitors. Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs also utilizes his LP cutting and playback systems.
EAR amplifiers are celebrated for their ability to deliver an exceptionally pure and uncolored sound, free from the distortions and coloration common in most amplifiers. De Paravicini’s research into ultrasonic resonances, transient response, and the subjective effects of distortion has informed both design and measurement interpretation, bridging the gap between technical accuracy and musical performance. The result is a line of amplifiers renowned for their transparency, precision, and lifelike reproduction—truly among the most accurate and musical amplifiers ever made.
Know more details about products
Product Description
Lehmann Black Cube SE II – Precision Phono Stage for True Audiophiles
The Black Cube SE II builds on the acclaimed SE circuit, upgraded with superior sockets and an adjustable bass filter, allowing you to fine-tune your system to your personal listening preferences. Designed for maximum musical engagement, it delivers the sensation that your favorite recordings were crafted just for you, bringing instruments and vocals closer than ever.
Tailored for Every System
Compatible with nearly all MM and MC cartridges, the Black Cube SE II includes solder-free slots for custom impedance adjustments, plus an extra hardwired plug-in location for immediate flexibility. Optional matching resistors can be provided with your order at no extra cost, making it easy to optimize the phono stage for your system.
Audiophile-Grade Audio Circuitry
At its core, a high-precision passive RIAA filter network sits between two linear gain stages, built with surge-proof, narrow-tolerance polypropylene capacitors. This design preserves transients, dynamics, and timbres with exceptional clarity. Professional-grade input stages reduce noise while enhancing precision and power. Additional modules handle hum, high-frequency interference, and random voltage suppression, and the double-sided audio board ensures a low-interference signal path.
Dependable PWX Power Supply
The external PWX power supply features a custom toroidal transformer with static shielding, providing stable, safe, and powerful operation. Gold-plated Neutrik XLR connectors maintain secure connections, while shielded cables and mechanically damped aluminum housings minimize vibrations and interference.
Elegant Design
With a choice of silver, black, or chrome-plated front panels, the Black Cube SE II combines audiophile-grade performance with a refined aesthetic that looks as good in your HiFi rack as it sounds in your system.
Professional Endorsement
Known for its neutral, natural sound, Lehmann equipment is trusted by professional recording studios and music experts worldwide. The Black Cube SE II offers a high-fidelity listening experience that reveals every nuance in your favorite recordings.
Note: The sonic profile of Lehmann gear is perhaps the most neutral we can find. This brand is quite popular with our professional music/recording studio clients.
Reviews
AUDIO
“Upgraded to the SE version by the PWX, it was definitely poking the fire again like almost no other phono pre in its price range. Merciless heavy rock by Vanilla Fudge or massive bigband attacks by Count Basie were just about to blaze through the listening room. Pimped in such a hot manner, the Lehmann Black Cube SE II is state-of-the-art.”
https://jaguaraudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EN-2020_01-AUDIO-Black_Cube_II.pdf
Hifi News
“This is a true audiophile phono stage and, partnered with equipment of equal quality, the results are remarkable. Indeed, the SE II is difficult to fault even compared to the competition in a much higher price bracket. The exceptionally low background noise allied to a fabulous rhythmic and tonal rendition makes it worthy of consideration for those seeking the most detail from their vinyl without having to make a hyperspace price jump.”
https://jaguaraudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EN_review_Hifi_News_02_2010_SEII_screen.pdf
Hifi News
“To ?nd more depth and detail in music I know so well was a remarkable experience and I warmed to this little gem of a phono stage all over again.”
Specifications
The impressing technical details of the Black Cube SE II.
Sensitivity for output level 775 mV/ 0 dB (with activated high gain switch): MM: 3.8 mV/1 kHz; MC: 0.38 mV/1 kHz
Gain 1 kHz: MM: 46 dB; MC: 66 dB
Maximum input level 1 kHz: MM: 45 mV; MC: 4,5 mV
Signal to noise ratio (RMS unweighted): MM: 71 dB; MC: 63 dB
Gain: 36 dB, 46 dB, 56 dB, 66 dB
Channel separation: > 80 dB at 10 kHz
Input impedance: 47 kohms, 1 kohm, 100 ohms, 1 x custom load, 1 x hardwire slot
Output impedance: 47 ohms
Input capacitance: 100 pF
Channel mismatch: typ. 0.5 dB
Bass filter: 16 settings between 7 Hz and app. 90 Hz
Power consumption: < 3 W
Outer dimensions W x D x H:
Audio section: 114 mm x 124 mm 50 mm
PWX power supply: 93 mm x 233 mm x 45 mm
Weight:
Audio section: 0.6 kg netto
PWX power supply: 1.0 kg netto
3 reviews for V12 Integrated Amplifier By EAR
There are no reviews yet.