912 Preamplifier and Phono Preamp By EAR
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The EAR 912 is the company’s flagship preamplifier. The 912 has a class A design with tubes and also includes phono preamplifier functionality.
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912 Preamplifier and Phono Preamp By EAR
$13,495
The EAR 912 is the company’s flagship preamplifier. The 912 has a class A design with tubes and also includes phono preamplifier functionality.
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Jaguar is proud to offer EAR electronics, celebrated for delivering some of the most musical and engaging tube gear available. In a crowded market of high-end tube amplifiers—many with much higher price tags—EAR stands out for its visionary design and exceptional sound quality. Alongside other elite brands like Lamm, EAR offers products that are unique, highly refined, and capable of elevating any audio system. With multiple models available, it’s easy to find one that perfectly matches your setup and the sound character you desire.
The EAR 912 Line Stage Preamplifier reflects the culmination of Tim de Paravicini’s experience in professional studios. Designed specifically for playback applications, it delivers studio-grade performance while remaining elegant and approachable in any home system. Professional touches like dual analog VU meters and solid aluminum handles highlight its pedigree, offering both functionality and visual appeal.
The 912’s front fascia and knobs are crafted from brushed anodized aluminum in either silver or black, combining durability with refined style. The VU meters are built to exacting studio standards, allowing you to monitor the signal in real time and make precise adjustments for over-compressed sources without sacrificing dynamic range. The phonostage gain can be calibrated between -6 and -12 dB, before being routed through high-quality audio transformers, ensuring a rich, natural, and detailed sound.
The EAR 912 is ideal for audiophiles and professionals alike, offering a perfect blend of studio-level precision, timeless design, and tube warmth that makes every listening session exceptional.
Reviews
“the truth about the EAR 912 could be had by letting it play simpler music—and by hearing how it helped to pull levels of meaning, of emotional and intellectual engagement, out of what would otherwise be just electromechanical noise.”
“This product taught me something about my records and the other components in my system, and I enjoyed every minute I spent with it. The EAR 912 isn’t cheap, but it’s a Class A preamplifier in every sense, and an heirloom-quality instrument that represents the apex of both build quality and design ingenuity. I miss it already—and I strongly recommend that you try to experience it for yourself.”
About EAR
EAR (formerly Esoteric Audio Research) is the creation of legendary designer Tim de Paravicini, whose work has defined high-fidelity audio since the 1970s. De Paravicini’s innovative designs have influenced not only EAR products but also equipment from some of the world’s most respected audio manufacturers. Many of his creations remain highly prized by audiophiles, valued for their enduring performance and exceptional sound quality.
Beyond consumer audio, Tim de Paravicini made a lasting impact on professional recording and mastering. His tape machines, microphones, and electronics have been used by artists like Pink Floyd and Lenny Kravitz, as well as labels such as Altarus and Water Lily Acoustics. Renowned engineers including Robert Ludwig, Joe Gastwirt, and James Guthrie have relied on his designs. One of London’s top mastering facilities, The Exchange, uses complete EAR-designed systems throughout its playback chain, while Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs employs his LP cutting and tape playback electronics.
EAR amplifiers are celebrated for delivering sound with exceptional purity, reproducing the source material without the distortions or colorations common in most amplifiers. Tim de Paravicini’s pioneering research into ultrasonic resonances, transient response, and the perception of distortion has helped connect technical measurements to real-world listening experience. The result is a lineup of amplifiers widely regarded as some of the most accurate and musical ever made, offering a transparent, lifelike listening experience.
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AntiCables Level 5 – High-End Speaker Performance Without the Ultra-High Price
While silver and gold speaker wires can cost thousands, the Level 5 Speaker Cables deliver award-winning performance at a fraction of that price. Built with ACElectrum™ Silver/Gold alloy conductors, these cables offer the sonic refinement of cables costing $10,000 or more, making them a standout choice for audiophiles seeking maximum musical detail.
Key Highlights:
- ACElectrum™ Silver/Gold alloy signal conductors
- Heavy dual #11 gauge design per speaker
- Hand-built in the USA (Lake Elmo, MN), one pair at a time
- Cryo-treated and burned in for 150 hours for optimal performance
- Every pair meticulously assembled by designer Paul Speltz
Performance Advantages:
- Significantly larger and more immersive soundstage
- Improved pitch definition and clarity
- Enhanced separation of multiple voices and instruments
- Greater resolution of texture and subtle performance details
- Allows the music to shine without distraction from equipment
Design Features:
- Uses the same ACElectrum™ metallurgy as AntiCables’ top-level interconnects
- Minimal jacketing reduces dielectric distortion for cleaner signal
- Comes standard with solid copper spade connectors compatible with 1/4″ (6 mm) and 5/16″ (8 mm) binding posts
- Optional gold-plated Beryllium Copper banana Z-plugs available
Pricing:
- 6-foot pair: $2,100 (add or subtract $350 per foot)
With the Level 5, your system gains the refinement, resolution, and musicality of ultra-high-end cables without the prohibitive cost, making it a top choice for serious listeners.
Reviews
Jack Roberts: The Audio Beatnik
“Discovering the simplicity of this system and its total cost blew me away. I have heard and reviewed digital sources that cost more than this entire system. That would still be true if you added the phono preamp module to the LIO and a first class analog source to the system. You could also make these additions and keep the system price under $50,000.”
“So, it is a very easy call for me. This simple and great sounding system wins the Beatnik’s Bongo Award for the Best System Under $50,000. Don’t forget, as the room was set up, this incredible system was just a little over $25,000. Well done to all! “
Part Time Audiophile: John Stancavage’s LAAS 2017 coverage
“Speltz may not have designed those cables specifically for the Rossi and Spatial gear, but they sounded like they could have been.”
“Together, the components came together to create a rare musical alchemy. That’s something special that you need to hear yourself.”
Stereophile: Jana Wraps Up Her LAAS Coverage
“The sound… was widespread, transparent, and profoundly engaging—the perfect end to my Los Angeles Audio Show experience.”
Real Testimonials:
Donald Baker, NC
“I hope you are enjoying your vacation as much as these Level 5’s have made my day!”
“I am enthralled with the difference they have made in my system – unbelievable detail, spatial presence, balance and dynamics.”
“Wow…thank you for putting me back into pure listening mode. I had been toying with buying another DAC but these cables showed me that the real need was for these Level 5’s – HUGELY SATISFIED.”
“Again, you did a smoking great job on the Level 5’s…so glad that I took the opportunity to audition them. They are a serious game changer! Much thanks to you!”
George from Green Bay
“I wanted to thank you for offering these remarkable cables at an affordable price.”
“I had been using your Level 3 Speaker Wires for a couple of years and was very pleased with and accustomed to their very good sound. Upon installing the Level 5 cables I immediately smiled, noticing a level of transparency that I had never heard before. However, I learned that these cable do need a lot of break in time. Now, after another several hundred hours of use they are hardly the cables I initially installed. The sound stage opens up, deepens, widens, and voices and instruments are precisely located.”
“The entire sound stage is so much more dimensional. I can apparently now hear what I have been missing. There is a wealth of detail never heard before. For example, I can pick out separate voices in choral music. I suspect much of this is related to a much quieter background. Wow!”
“For me, maybe the most striking improvement is the musical timber or the change in tonal colors; now I can hear how each instrument is voiced or sounds. Before, like instruments seem to have had a very similar sound and now I can plainly hear how different each sounds.”
“The music frequency extremes are really extended. Voices remain crystal clear and I think as natural as you’re likely to hear them, but bass and treble extension are very easily discerned. I have never enjoyed such deep and mid bass weight or impact. You can feel some beats in your chest…awesome!”
“The higher frequencies are similarly extended, in a manner that I am coming to think are just natural. My wife sits by me often while I am listening and I would hear from her immediately if the sound was shrill or harsh, but she has never once complained of this.”
“I recognize that these cables are still expensive and it was a sacrifice for me, but I would never dream of returning them. The broad sound of my system seems dramatically improved. I cannot imagine getting better bang for your hard earned bucks.”
“Thank you!”








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