EAR 834P - Sale or try and repair...

I have heard this model as the original design, original design undergone modification and as a Clone version built with bespoke parts.

These have not been heard in my own system but at a few Phonostage Bake Off sessions on another system and not necessarily all three in the same room on the same day. 

All when heard share a similar influence on the sound being produced, which is typically a loose weighty bass end.

The Clone version being the one with the tidiest presentation in relation to the across frequency cohesion and the tightest of the bass lines being produced.

If a 834P, was in need of a overhaul or wanted to be given a change to its voicing, the variants of components selected to be used with the Clones may prove to be a interesting investigation.

I feel quite confident there is guidance available that could direct you to having the long term shored 834P up and running for less that a $100 if like for like components are selected, extend to $100-$200 if a upgrade route is wanted and depending on value of Boutique Parts selected, add another $100 if Copper Foil Cap's are wanted.

If EE work is not done by ones own hand a further $100 will cover the support of a professional EE. A enthusiast EE with Phonostage and Valve experience will find this refurbishment quite unchallenging, it might be the cheaper option if help is needed.

Is the weighty and loose bass produced by this model still your preference after a 15 year hiatus from experiencing its influence.