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

Name: E.A.T. - European Audio Team E-Glo Petit 2
Brand: E.A.T. - European Audio Team
SKU: e-glo-petit-2
Price: 1899.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.6 (3 reviews)

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High End hybrid phono preamp

Hybrid tube design with 12AX7 tubes
MM & MC capability
Precise RIAA equalisation
Adjustable impedance and capacitance
Subsonic filter switchable
Fully discrete circuitry – no OpAmps
Advanced power supply
Small and compact form factor
Available in silver or black
Handmade in Europe

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Overall Score 93/100

Deliciously Crispy

E-Glo Petit 2 — Compact hybrid phono preamp

Compact yet mighty, the E.A.T. E‑Glo Petit 2 pairs a tube front end with JFETs and a discrete split‑passive topology to deliver warm, detailed analogue playback. Its standout is a exceptional signal‑to‑noise ratio (around 87 dB) and accurate RIAA within 0.1 dB, producing quiet, highly transparent sound. Extensive gain, impedance and capacitance settings make it a tweaker's dream and an excellent match for MM and low‑output MC cartridges. Reviewers Alexander Aschenbrunner and Ken Kessler praised its musicality, dynamics and imaging, while build details (metal tube shields, European craftsmanship and regulated PSU) underline its quality. Ideal for analogue enthusiasts who want a musical, flexible phono stage that punches above its price.

Fidelity Magazine

"As soon as you switch it on and set it to the necessary parameters of the pickup system involved, the “little phono” immediately starts playing with a joy that is truly inspiring."

Pros

Exceptionally low noise and high transparency — specs and listening tests point to an ~87 dB signal‑to‑noise ratio and RIAA accuracy within 0.1 dB.
Extensive cartridge‑matching flexibility with multiple gain (40–70 dB), input impedances and capacitance settings for precise MM and MC tuning.
Musical, detailed presentation with strong dynamics and solid imaging — praised for conveying microdetail, rhythmic drive and rich harmonic character.
Well‑executed build and topology — discrete split‑passive circuit, metal tube shields and European assembly contribute to consistent performance and shielding.

Cons

Requires adequate ventilation and a short warm‑up; the top‑mounted valves need space above the unit for heat dissipation.
Uses an external wall‑wart PSU that reviewers note looks inexpensive compared with the main unit, which may concern some buyers.

Transparency

95/100

Review and specs emphasize an unusually low noise figure for a tube phono: reviewer quotes an "incredible and unique signal-to-noise ratio of 87 decibels" and the spec sheet lists 87 dB (A-weighted) plus RIAA accuracy within 0.1 dB 20 Hz–20 kHz. The use of low-noise 2SK209 JFETs, a bespoke PSU that keeps tubes 'hot', and no reviewer complaints about hum/hiss support a very high Transparency rating. Given the explicit superlative language in the review and measured RIAA accuracy, the score is set at the high end to reflect near-reference quietness for a tube design.

Sound Quality

91/100

Multiple listening notes describe lively, engaging playback ("baroque delight", "absolutely on the job") and the JFET-plus-tube topology is said to preserve micro-dynamics while adding musical harmonic richness. The reviewer’s impression of punch and timing indicates very good transient response and dynamic contrast for a tube phono stage.

Cartridge Compatibility

93/100

Extensive gain options (40, 45, 50, 60, 65, 70 dB) and a broad set of input impedances (10–1200 Ω low; 30–75 kΩ high) plus multiple capacitance settings (50–620 pF) deliver true MM/MC flexibility. The review specifically notes "the gain can also be adjusted on the fly," making it practical for matching a wide range of cartridges; the high maximum gain and selectable loads make it suitable for demanding low-output MCs as well as MM.

Build Quality

92/100

Handmade-in-Europe construction, discrete split-passive circuitry, metal tube shields, and a dedicated external/specially developed PSU (keeps ECC83s 'permanently ready') are all cited positively. Packaging and finish (walnut box with suede) were singled out by the reviewer, pointing to strong attention to detail and shielding practices important for low-level phono work.

Value for Money

90/100

The reviewer calls the Petit 2 "very reasonably priced" and suggests it delivers a 'Wow!' experience at its price; second-generation pricing is noted around €1,500 (product data lists ~€1,699). For a tube phono with extensive loading/gain, high measured RIAA accuracy and the build quality described, reviewers consider the price justified, supporting a strong value rating.