EICO HF-81 - Right preset

Verified · 88/100 confidence. Complete schematic. All component values readable. Parameters derived directly from the circuit.

The EICO HF-81 is a stereo integrated tube amplifier kit from the Electronic Instrument Company (EICO) of New York, combining a preamplifier and power amplifier in a single chassis for home stereo use. EICO kits were celebrated for their excellent value and educational assembly experience, making quality hi-fi accessible to American hobbyists. The HF-81 delivers 14 watts per channel of warm EL84 tube tone.

Tags: american, vintage.

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