The Eico HF-87 is like that old jazz LP you keep going back to—it might be a little worn around the edges, but it’s got soul for days. Born in the early '60s and built for music lovers, not gear heads, this amp wasn't about prestige—it was about pure joy. Whether you bought it as a kit or factory-built, it had one goal: deliver that luscious tube sound at a price the average Joe could swing.
- Production
- 1960-1965
- Condition
- 8/10
- Serial No.
- 1163
- Restoration
- Replaced power supply electrolytic caps with new JJ's
- Tested all tubes / Good
- Replaced cathode bypass caps with Nichicon "Fine Gold"
- Replaced "Surgistor" with Inrush Current Limiter
- Balanced channel gain using "Level Adj." pots
- Factory Specs
Power output: 35 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 5Hz to 100kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 1%
Damping factor: 11
Input sensitivity: 0.38V
Signal to noise ratio: 90dB
Speaker load impedance: 4Ω to 32Ω
Valve complement: 1 x ECC83/12AX7, 2 x 6SN7GTB, 4 x EL34
Dimensions: 6 x 15 x 11 inches
Weight: 32lbs
- The History of Eico
- In the late 1960s, EICO introduced a line of solid state electronics audio equipment referred to as Cortina, but by the mid-1970s the only audio products they sold were kits manufactured for them in South Korea. EICO left the audio market in the late 1970s and the electronics market some time later. EICO existed as a...
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- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. We use our InstaPak machine and white open cell foam to build a custom enclosure for your piece that ensures that it's stable and secure. If it is particularly fragile or heavy, we typically opt for private courier delivery. Depending on where you are in the country, that may cost a bit extra. We also take great care to protect the tubes. When sensible, we will pack the tubes to prevent any movement. Other times, we'll individually wrap the tubes and mark their corresponding socket to preserve the bias. You can be confident that your piece will be snug as a bug in a rug.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $100, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8991722864861
The Eico HF-87 is like that old jazz LP you keep going back to—it might be a little worn around the edges, but it’s got soul for days. Born in the early '60s and built for music lovers, not gear heads, this amp wasn't about prestige—it was about pure joy. Whether you bought it as a kit or factory-built, it had one goal: deliver that luscious tube sound at a price the average Joe could swing.
