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E.A.T. - European Audio Team E-Glo i
Highend integrated tube amplifier with classy sound & look!
E-Glo i is an "All tube" creation that brings the sonic performance of EAT in the category of integrated amplifiers!
- Entirely new topology with pure Class A mode
- High power output tubes KT-88 (Electro Harmonix or EAT)
- Auto bias functionality with cathode feedback
- Instant switching between triode & ultralinear mode
- 5 line inputs with gold plated connectors
- PCB technology with "wire to wire" connection quality
- Advanced relay attenuator technology
- Output transformers with ultra wide bandwidth
- Premium capacitors in all strages
- High quality casing with real wood side panels
New technology which does not hurt sonic imaging combines the so-called "wire to wire connections" with PCB techniques to deliver outstanding sound quality. A relay attenuator contains two independent blocks for each particular channel which has improved channel separation. This kind of volume control is being used in competing amplifiers only in a much higher price range. Gain control by 1dB, minimum attenuation of 63dB with a small number of contacts through which the signal passes as possible.
This solution has proven to be the best also in listening and audible tests we had carried out. Deviation between sync of left and right channel of attenuator is lower than 0.05dB, this outclasses even the best potentiometers. This accuracy of the attenuator control delivers excellent playback of the recorded soundstage. One of the most important parts of a tube amplifier, an output transformer, has several bifilar windings which are lined up in sections .to maximise power bandwidth.
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Professional Reviews 89/100
Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
93/100
Build Quality
89/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
88/100
Rich tube warmth meets a vast soundstage in this luxurious all-valve integrated, with HiFi News praising its image height, crisp dynamics and precise layering, while Audiophilepure noted low distortion and expansive scale. Its triode and ultralinear modes subtly reshape texture, making it a compelling choice for listeners chasing refinement, space and vivid musical drive.
What Reviewers Are Saying
Pros
Delivers a huge, highly dimensional soundstage with strong image height and precise instrument placement.
Combines valve warmth with unusually crisp, fast dynamics for an all-tube design.
Offers refined, low-distortion playback with fine textural shading and strong clarity.
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Cons
Modest power output may limit suitability with demanding speakers or very large rooms.
It is expensive for a two-mode all-valve integrated amplifier.
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 93/100
Reviewers are strongly impressed by the E-Glo i’s clarity, refinement, and scale. They describe low distortion, fine texture, and a presentation that stays vivid and composed, with tube warmth that does not turn mushy or soft.
Transparency Resolution
93/100
The amp is described as having finesse, fluidity, refinement, and detail, with a subjective impression of very low distortion. Reviewers also highlight textural shading and a clear, revealing presentation rather than a veiled tube sound.
Tonal Balance Musicality
92/100
The E-Glo i is repeatedly described as warm and engaging, with 'old-school, warm 'n' cuddly valve magic' that still avoids mushiness. One reviewer notes that it can also keep spitty top end under control without dulling the music, which suggests a very satisfying tonal balance.
Dynamics
92/100
Despite modest rated power, reviewers call the presentation 'monumental' and praise 'scary, almost violent dynamics.' Another says the percussion is exceptionally crisp and the amp is unusually precise for a valve design, even in triode mode.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Imaging and scale are a major strength. Reviewers describe a huge, cavernous soundstage with wall-to-wall boundaries, strong image height, and instruments placed so precisely that the presentation feels highly dimensional and spacious.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
89/100
Reviewers praise the unit as beautifully made, luxurious, and tactile, with positive comments on the clicky switches and smooth rotary controls. There is a caution about the very sharp edges of the valve cover, but overall the craftsmanship and finish are well regarded.
Features Connectivity
80/100
This is a deliberately simple all-analog integrated amplifier with five RCA line inputs, a motorized volume control, and a triode/ultralinear switch. Reviewers mention no DAC, digital inputs, phono stage, headphone output, XLR connectivity, streaming, or other extra convenience features.
Value for Money
88/100
At around $9,500 to $10,000, several reviewers acknowledge that it is not cheap, especially for a 35W/18W tube integrated. Even so, they describe the perceived value as self-evident and suggest that the performance and ownership appeal justify the asking price in its class.
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