How reliable are EAR amps

I own the 864, 324, 890 and Acute for six years. I had a problem with the 324 with one channel going in and out until the one channel failed. It turned out that Dan Meinwald's service tech Mitch Singerman lived nearby. I had a difficult to find short on the board which was just a bad trace which got worse over time (flexing?). It was fixed under warranty and returned within a week. I highly recommend Mitch Singerman for all types of audio equipment repair and Dan Meinwald as EAR's local rep. I bought most of the equipment through Tom Port of Better Records.

I endorse the facts that EAR equipment sounds great and that both Dan and Mitch are very helpful and friendly. Both the 324 and 868 are totally reliable and well made. I would buy EAR equipment again. I have never had the need to interact with TdP and, from the sound of this thread, have no desire to:)- but not everybody is a Ralph Karsten or David Wilson - brilliant, accommodating and socially appropriate.. When the combination happens, I always regard it as a bonus!

I had an EAR 890 and it's an EXCELLENT EXCELLENT amp. Only problem I had was a blown fuse. Main reason I sold it was PITA to roll/change tubes

Love my E.A.R. gear. have found Dan and Mitch a breeze to work with and Jay at Audio Revelation is a peach. Rolling tubes on the 890 is simple. I keep mine with the cage off.