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

The reviewer describes the JFET-and-tube circuit as low-noise, while E.A.T. specifies an 87dB A-weighted signal-to-noise ratio. Fine musical details are said to emerge with real sensitivity, supporting a notably clear and open presentation.

Fidelity calls the sound immediately joyful and inspiring, with the little E.A.T. delivering a full-scale musical experience. The presentation is described as very balanced, while the modest harmonic character of the tube/JFET circuit appears to add musical ease rather than excess coloration.

The review characterizes the E-Glo Petit 2 as direct, fully alert and consistently 'on the job,' rather than soft or sluggish. It says less specifically about large-scale punch or microdynamic gradation, but the overall account suggests an energetic and responsive performer.

Fidelity says complex orchestral colors and instrumental textures are perceived and reproduced as a matter of course. There is little direct discussion of image width, depth or pinpoint placement, but the unit appears to preserve convincing separation in demanding material.

This is a highly adaptable MM/MC phono stage, with six gain choices from 40dB to 70dB, extensive low- and high-impedance loading, and six capacitance settings. Fidelity also found setup self-explanatory, with settings easy to establish from the cartridge documentation and gain adjustable during use.

The review identifies a fully discrete, split-passive circuit, shielded ECC83 tubes and a dedicated supply designed to keep the tubes ready for operation. Fidelity also praises the unusually elaborate walnut-and-suede packaging, although it offers limited comment on long-term ownership durability.

At approximately €1,500, Fidelity considers the second-generation E-Glo Petit very reasonably priced. The reviewer says it supplies a 'Wow!' experience capable of impressing experienced listeners, and highlights the inclusion of a subsonic filter as unusual at this price.