E.A.T. - European Audio Team F-Dur Turntable
The F-Dur delivers a clear, richly layered soundstage with the poise of a genuinely substantial analogue platform. Its damped aluminium platter, dual-motor drive and precision 12-inch arm pursue stable, low-resonance playback, while the integrated laser aid makes fine setup less intimidating. SoundStage! Hi-Fi and Stereo Magazine highlight engineering that makes treasured records feel involving and refined.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
90/100
Build Quality
92/100
Features Usability
87/100
Value for Money
85/100
Pros
Clear, deep and dynamically spacious presentation, reported across rock and jazz.
Dual-motor drive and improved belts are engineered for highly stable speed and minimal wow and flutter.
Exceptional physical construction, including a resonance-damped solid-aluminium platter and massive plinth.
The adjustable 12-inch arm and integrated laser level support accurate, straightforward setup.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 90/100
Reviews describe an assured, engaging presentation with clarity, depth and a broad dynamic soundstage. Its drive system and resonance-control measures are designed for stable, quiet playback, while the arm is notably easy to set up even though detailed tracking assessments are limited.
Overall Sound
93/100
Stereo Magazine says the F-Dur impresses across the board with expertise and finesse, while SoundStage! Hi-Fi calls its presentation heartfelt and involving. The hxos plus review also reports clear, rich and spacious sound across rock and jazz.
Speed Stability
91/100
SoundStage! Hi-Fi highlights the dual-AC-motor arrangement and improved belts as measures to minimise wow and flutter. The stated wow-and-flutter figure of less than 0.01% and speed variance below 0.09% support the report of accurate 33 and 45rpm operation.
Tonearm Performance
86/100
The supplied 12-inch F-Note aluminium arm is described as easily adjustable and includes a laser level intended to simplify precise setup. Reviews provide little detailed reporting on its bearings, tracking behaviour or cartridge matching in use.
Noise Isolation
86/100
The substantial aluminium platter incorporates TPE damping, and SoundStage! Hi-Fi notes the massive MDF plinth and adjustable feet. These features target resonance and external vibration, but the reviews offer limited direct listening detail about rumble, motor noise or footfall resistance.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
92/100
The F-Dur uses a substantial solid-aluminium platter with TPE damping, a massive MDF plinth and adjustable feet. Reviewers also point to its 27kg overall mass, dual-motor design and carefully executed satin-black finish as evidence of serious engineering.
Features Usability
87/100
The F-Note arm is readily adjustable and its integrated laser level should make accurate setup more straightforward. Electronic 33/45rpm operation and adjustable feet add practical convenience, although this remains a focused high-end manual deck rather than a feature-heavy turntable.
Value for Money
85/100
Stereo Magazine lists the F-Dur with E.A.T.'s Jo No. 5 MC cartridge at €9,990. None of the supplied reviews directly compares its asking price with competing turntables or offers a clear verdict on value in this premium market.
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Specifications
- Model
- E.A.T. F-Dur
- Nominal speeds
- 33/45 rpm
- Speed variance
- ± < 0.09%
- Wow & flutter
- ± < 0.01%
- Signal to noise
- -73 dB
- Effective tonearm mass
- 21.4 g
- Effective tonearm lenght
- 304.8 mm
- Overhang
- 13.2 mm
- Power consumption
- 8.5 W max/ 0.5W standby
- Voltage
- Universal power supply 15 V DC/1.6 A
- Dimensions W × H × D
- 550 × 250 × 440 mm
- Weight
- 44kg net
Manufacturer's Description — E.A.T. - European Audio Team
Audiophile Premium Turntable – Highest level in analog reproduction
- 12" F-Note (black or polished aluminium)
- Ultra low friction cardanic pinpoint bearing
- Available with other tonearms on special request
- Fully adjustable VTA
- Heavy CNC machined aluminium platter
- TPE damped height adjustable aluminium feet
- Inverted main bearing with ceramic ball
- Massive MDF plinth – no hollow spaces
- Two selected mass loaded isolated AC motors
- DC/AC power generator for cleanest power
- Motor control for regulating motor movements
- Electronic speed change 33/45 RPM
- Audiophile 5P to RCA tonearm cable included
- Low-friction 4 pinpoint bearing on diamond mirrors
- Fully adjustable VTA tower with laser for perfect adjustment
- Heavy solid aluminium tonearm base
- Available in satin black finish
- Handmade in Europe
Smooth edges – clear sound
The new EAT F-Dur is built on design of our Forte S turntable, combining high-end performance with a more accessible price. It keeps the timeless style and rich sound quality EAT is known for. At its core is the 12 EAT F-Note tonearm, crafted to bring out the full depth and detail of your music. A solid CNC-machined aluminum platter, powered by two ultra-quiet AC motors, ensures smooth, stable playback every time. The F-Dur is where elegant design meets exceptional sound.
Platter
The EAT F-Dur platter is crafted from heavy CNC machined aluminum to provide maximum mass and balance, enhancing rotational consistency and minimizing vibration. Inside the platter, TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) damping is integrated to absorb resonances and deliver clearer, more detailed audio playback. The platter features an oversized diameter, which increases kinetic energy and significantly reduces wow and flutter. This ensures perfect speed stability during playback. Unlike increasing the height of a platter, which can introduce a tumbling effect, the increased diameter improves the flywheel effect and offers better horizontal stability without compromising performance.
Bearing
This turntable features a magnetically supported inverted main bearing that allows the platter to float, significantly reducing mechanical load on the bearing itself. By relieving pressure on the contact point, this design minimizes wear and ensures ultra-smooth rotation. At the heart of the bearing is a precision ceramic ball, chosen for its exceptional hardness and low friction, further enhancing durability and performance. The heavy, solid bearing block acts as an energy sink, effectively absorbing and dissipating vibrations.
Motor
This turntable is driven by two ultra-quiet AC motors, carefully selected from batches of over 100,000 units to ensure only the highest-performing examples are used. Using two motors increases the number of magnetic poles, which significantly reduces motor cogging and results in smoother, more stable rotation. A precision DC-driven AC power generator supplies a freshly created sine wave to drive the motors, further minimizing vibrations. This advanced power supply design not only ensures consistent motor performance but also contributes to more accurate and detailed sound reproduction.
A solid stand
The turntable stands on solid, full-aluminum feet that provide exceptional stability and durability. Each foot is steplessly height adjustable, allowing for precise leveling on any surface. Integrated TPE damping inside the feet effectively absorbs vibrations, isolating the turntable from external interference and enhancing overall sound clarity.
New belt
The turntable is equipped with a newly developed drive belt that incorporates carbon fibers into its construction. This unique material blend makes the belt conductive, effectively eliminating static buildup during operation. Designed as a single seamless ring with no glued joints, the belt ensures smooth, consistent motion and improved reliability.
Highest level in analog reproduction
The EAT F-Note tonearm has a cardanic construction with four ultra low friction pinpoint bearings. The top version of the tonearm features a super hard diamond mirror for the bearings. Fine-tuning your sound is simple and tool-free VTA, VTF, and azimuth can all be adjusted with exact precision, meeting the expectations of even the most discerning listeners. The precision of the adjustments is brought to perfection by a laser diode, that indicates accurate settings.
A huge and massive base isolates the tonearm from any vibrations produced by the turntable itself. With its stunning design, tactile feel, and outstanding sonic performance, the EAT F-Note tonearm is the perfect blend of form and function. The high quality EAT Jo N°5 moving coil cartridge with its nude fine line stylus is the perfect partner for this tonearm.
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