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Name: E.A.T. - European Audio Team E-Glo 2
Brand: E.A.T. - European Audio Team
SKU: e-glo-2
Price: 11999.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (7 reviews)

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Input impedance MC 10,20,40,80,150,300,600,1200 Ohm / 70dB

2,5,10,20,40,80,150,300 Ohm / 76dB

Load capacity MM 50,150,270,370,520,620,740,840 pF

Output impedance < 150 ohms

Gain MM 46dB

Gain 1 MC 76dB

Gain 2 MC 70dB

Signal to noise ratio MM 74dBV (95dBV – IEC -A)

MC 74dBV (85dBV – IEC -A)

THD (MM / MC) <0,1% / 1V RMS

RIAA accuracy within 0,3dB/20Hz – 20kHz

Subsonic 12dB/Octave

Input MM: RCA

MC: RCA, XLR

Output RCA

Power supply 230V/115 VAC selectable on the back panel, 50/60Hz /52VA

Consumption 52 VA maximum, <0.5 W in standby

Dimensions (W × H × D) 395 × 86 × 262 mm E-Glo 2 Phono Preamplifier Unit

395 × 61 × 280 mm E-Glo 2 Power Supply Unit

Weight 5,3 kg E-Glo 2 Phono Preamplifier Unit

5,4 kg E-Glo 2 Power Supply Unit

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Audio Advice — online and in-store — Raleigh, North Carolina, United States (website)
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Audio Breakthroughs — in-store — Manhasset, New York, United States (website)
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Overall Score 91/100

Deliciously Crispy

E.A.T. - European Audio Team E-Glo 2

The E-Glo 2 refines EAT's signature tube sound into a remarkably transparent, fast-sounding phono stage with a standout balanced XLR input that lowers the noise floor and expands dynamic range. Reviewers including Ken Kessler and Ian White praise its tight, authoritative bass, clear and well-defined midrange, and airy treble, all delivered with a precise 3D soundstage. Upgrades such as polypropylene film capacitors, Mundorf output parts and an external FET‑regulated PSU improve stability and sonic clarity, while illuminated glass cylinders around the valves add refined styling. Best suited to serious MC-centric systems and those seeking a final-destination tube phono stage, the E-Glo 2 rewards careful cartridge matching with exceptional transparency and timing. Overall, it is a high-end, tube-driven solution that earns its place in reference analog rigs.

HiFi News

"it sounds as a pure-valve phono stage should, but without hum or noise."

ecoustics

"This is a phono stage for systems where every component is selected with intention, and every note matters."

Pros

Exceptionally low noise floor and high transparency, especially when using the balanced MC (XLR) input, revealing micro-detail.
Top-tier parts and build: upgraded polypropylene and Mundorf capacitors, FET‑regulated external PSU and refined chassis with illuminated tube guards.
Improved dynamics, transient speed and imaging—offers tight bass, crisp transients and a convincing 3D soundstage.
Flexible cartridge loading and dual MM/MC support with true balanced MC input, making it highly effective with low‑output MCs.

Cons

Limited headroom with some high-output cartridges—demands careful cartridge selection and setup to avoid overload.
Premium price places it firmly in the high-end segment and may be prohibitive for casual vinyl listeners.

Transparency

92/100

Multiple reviewers praise a very low noise floor and excellent RIAA tracking: ecoustics notes a 'dead-silent noise floor' and the new balanced input reduced noise, while HiFi News states it sounds like a pure-valve stage 'without hum or noise.' The balanced topology and improved power supply/filters are cited specifically as lowering the noise floor and improving EMI rejection, supporting a high transparency rating despite tube topology.

Sound Quality

90/100

Both reviews cite improved speed and dynamic snap over the predecessor: HiFi News specifically observed increased 'snap' and a wider dynamic span (especially via balanced inputs), while ecoustics praised responsiveness and authoritative bass. The E-Glo 2 preserves micro-dynamic detail and transient punch, delivering lively, engaging vinyl playback.

Cartridge Compatibility

90/100

This is an MM/MC design with a true balanced MC input and notable loading flexibility; ecoustics and HiFi News both reference the unit's cartridge-loading options and success matching a wide variety of cartridges. Reviewers stress it prefers MCs in balanced mode and can reveal low-output MCs from brands like Hana, Miyajima, Dynavector and Ortofon, giving it strong versatility for serious collectors.

Build Quality

93/100

Construction and parts selection are top-tier: Mundorf Teflon-dielectric capacitors, upgraded polypropylene film caps, a capacitor-multiplier FET-regulated power stage and a dedicated external PSU are all cited. Aesthetic and practical touches (glass-like tube cylinders with illumination, solid chassis) and EAT's long-standing craftsmanship support an excellent build-quality score.

Value for Money

90/100

Reviewers acknowledge the high price (ecoustics: about $11,000; HiFi News lists ~£7,999) but frame it as a justifiable premium for its class: ecoustics calls it a serious price tag yet a possible 'final-destination' phono stage, and HiFi News praised its performance while noting its reference aspirations. The consensus is that the E-Glo 2 earns its price among high-end tube phono stages, so it rates as justified premium value.