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E.A.T. - European Audio Team E-Glo 2
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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Professional Reviews 90/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
93/100
Cartridge Compatibility
88/100
Build Quality
91/100
Value for Money
82/100
With low noise, crisp speed, and striking image solidity, the E-Glo 2 delivers the kind of pure-valve phono performance that makes vinyl feel vividly resolved. HiFi News and ecoustics both praise its balanced MC input, tonal refinement, and deep detail, while its illuminated tube design adds serious visual drama.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Exceptionally quiet, with a low noise floor and hum-free tube presentation that preserves fine detail.
Delivers fast, articulate sound with excellent image solidity and convincing three-dimensional layering.
Balanced MC input and flexible cartridge loading make it highly adaptable with serious analog setups.
Combines tube warmth with clear, natural tonal balance rather than overly lush coloration.
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Cons
Can be very critical of cartridge choice and may overload or distort with some high-output pickups.
Its premium pricing places it firmly in the high-end category, beyond casual vinyl budgets.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers describe a very transparent, refined tube phono stage with a black, quiet background and strong low-level detail retrieval. It keeps the warmth and harmonic richness people expect from valves, but avoids sounding lush or blurred, and it delivers excellent snap, image solidity, and a convincing three-dimensional presentation.
Transparency Noise Floor
94/100
The E-Glo 2 is repeatedly described as quiet and clean, with the balanced input said to reduce the noise floor and improve rejection of interference. Ken Kessler says it sounds like a pure-valve phono stage should, but without hum or noise, while Ian White highlights the design’s focus on transparency and low-noise operation.
Tonal Balance Musicality
93/100
The tonal character is praised for warmth, harmonic complexity, and an unforced naturalness that avoids the overly lush side of tube sound. Reviewers note airy treble, tight and authoritative bass, and a presentation that remains crisp and realistic rather than soft or syrupy.
Dynamics
92/100
The stage is described as a slightly faster, snappier version of the original, with better speed and a notable sense of dynamic span. Reviewers also mention strong low-level detail and lively transient behavior, though one review notes headroom limitations with very demanding cartridge choices.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Image solidity is singled out as exceptional, with a convincing 3D quality and strong positional accuracy. The reviews point to clear layering and stable placement of instruments and voices, with no obvious collapse in focus even when switching mono/stereo playback.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Cartridge Compatibility
88/100
The E-Glo 2 offers MM/MC operation, balanced XLR and RCA connections, and meaningful cartridge loading flexibility, which makes it adaptable to a wide range of setups. Ken Kessler also notes that it is especially happy with MCs in balanced mode, though he warns that the phono stage can be quite critical of cartridge choice and has headroom limitations with some combinations.
Build Quality
91/100
Reviewers praise the execution of the tube stage and power supply, including upgraded capacitors, regulated power delivery, and balanced circuitry aimed at lowering noise and ripple. The chassis, external PSU, and illuminated tube presentation are also described as carefully finished, and the overall impression is of a seriously engineered high-end component.
Value for Money
82/100
At $7,999 to $11,000, this is a very expensive phono stage, and the reviews frame it as a serious investment rather than an easy recommendation. The praise is strong enough to suggest it can be justified in a top-tier system, but the price tag clearly keeps value from being a major strength.
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