EAR Yoshino Phonobox

The EAR Yoshino Phonobox represents the spiritual and technical heir to the legendary EAR 834P—engineered with the same care, passion, and tube-centric design that made its predecessor iconic. Designed by Tim de Paravicini, this compact yet powerful phono stage delivers a beautifully natural and refined listening experience that will elevate your analog setup.

Features

• Versatile Input Options: Available in both MM-only and MM/MC (switchable) configurations, supporting a wide array of cartridges via a built-in MC step-up transformer. 

• High Sensitivity: For MM, it offers an input sensitivity of 2.2 mV (1 V @ 1 kHz), and for MC, 0.22 mV (1 V @ 1 kHz), providing excellent gain even for low-output cartridges.

• Line-Level Output: Delivers its signal via unbalanced RCA outputs, with a robust 5V into 600 Ω specification.

• Solid Build Quality: Encased in a rugged metal chassis, the Phonobox is available with either a black-anodized front or a polished chrome faceplate for a more premium aesthetic.

Technical Specifications

VALVES:
Three 13D16 (optionally fitted with ECC83)

CONNECTIVITY:
One Phono MM & MC Input (RCA)
One Line Output (RCA)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT:
Weight: 3.5kg Black Aluminium
4.0kg Chrome
Length 320mm
Width 180mm
Height 65mm

PERFORMANCE:
MM Input sensitivity: 2.2mB for 1 V @ 1kHz (53dB)
MC Input sensitivity: 0.22 mV for 1 V @ 1kHz (73dB)

OUTPUT:
Two Unbalanced Stereo (RCA) 5V into 600 Ohms

POWER:
Power consumption: 20 watts

Reviews

https://www.hifinews.com/content/ear-phonobox-phono-mmmc-preamplifier

https://hifiandstereo.com.au/reviews/ear-yoshino-phonobox-tubes-that-work-a-review/