eico hf-85

Recently acquired a HF-85 that has been worked on previously. It sounds really good but is a train wreck cosmetically. I’ll probably break it down, remove the rust and try restoring the original finish on the cabinet. I’m evaluating what has been done and what I won’t to do while it is apart...

I've recently acquired an almost mint Eico HF 85 preamp and hf 86 amp. I need help. I am taking it in to be overhauled. I wondering if any of you could tell me what to look out for when I take it in and receive it from service. Both currently work. The caps have a waxy goo on them which I...

Hi guys, I’m getting a Eico hf 85 tube pre-amp. I was wondering what your thoughts are on it. My brother says they sound really well. I’ve seen the Eico and it’s not the prettiest thing but if it sounds well than that’s what matters. It’s been recapped so I should be good. It actually has the...

Hi all, I am about to start tearing into my HF-85 preamp and was looking for information on modifications/improvements to the preamp while it is in surgery. I have queried HF-85 restorations/mods and such but have only found references to posts, not info or posts themselves on the actual...