This is my EAR834p clone build. I followed Skunkies build guide on Youtube which was great! I did however implement the Thorsten and Roberts mods from the LencoHeaven forum and followed their grounding scheme. I also have a MM/MC switch on the back where the MC goes trough a pair of Lundahl LL1931 step ups transformers.
This build do however have quite a loud hum that I have not been able to get rid of.
A friend has just purchased a completely built version of the EAR834, a twin box version where the power supply is in a separate aluminium case. Very nice it was too, with a genuine Alps Blue potentiometer. It had the torroidal transformer. I've just finished upgrading the usual caps. Absolute NO HUM and sounds stunning! Result!