
E.A.T C-Major turntable
A new entry level offering from E.A.T. that will satisfy seasoned music lovers who require a high-value-for-money turntable.
E.A.T. is proud to announce the availability of its most important turntable to date: the C-Major. Why “important”? Because it represents a completely new price point, an entry level offering from E.A.T. that will satisfy all seasoned music lovers who require a high-value-for-money turntable, and a perfect solution for those new to the delights of the vinyl LP.
We at E.A.T. have identified a segment of the hi-fi market where those who would like to purchase turntables with greater performance and sophistication than that which is available in the budget sector, but with a price point below the widely-acclaimed C-Sharp – our most successful turntable to date. And it is the technology of C-Sharp that enabled us to develop the C-Major.
Pun intended, the differences between the C-Sharp and the C-Major are minor. All were incorporated to reduce costs and features, without compromising the performance. To achieve the lower price, the following changes were applied:
- The C-Note tonearm on the C-Major is 9“ in length instead of 10”
- There is no separate speed control
- The main chassis has a more compact footprint
- The platter clamp is smaller
- The platter is smaller
Shipped complete with fitted dust cover, and offered in a specially-priced package with the Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge, the C-Major will extract the best from the vinyl LP – undoubtedly a blast from the past that just happens to be the future of music in the home!
EAT C-Major turntable technical information
Model | EAT C-Major turntable |
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Nominal speed | 33/45 rpm, manual speed change |
Speed Variance | 33rpm: ± < 0.09%, 45rpm: ± < 0.10% |
Wow and flutter | 33rpm: ± < 0.05%, 45rpm: ± < 0.05% |
Signal to noise | S/N Ratio ( mechanical noise): – 40 dB, Signal to noise (electrical noise): -68 dB |
Downforce range | 0 – 30 mN |
Supplied counterweight system | Counterweight 110 g without additional insert =>for cartridges 5 – 9 g Counterweight with additional insert 148 g =>for cartridges 9 – 17 g |
Effective tonearm mass | 14.5 g |
Effective tonearm lenght | 230 mm |
Overhang | 18 mm |
Power consumption | 5 W max / 0.5W standby |
Voltage | Universal swith mode power supply 15 V DC/1.6 A, 90-264 V AC, 47 - |
Dimensions (W × H × D) | 460 × 352 × 125mm without dustcover, 460 × 352 × 142mm (closed dustcover), 460 × 380 × 435mm (opened dustcover) |
Weight (without box) | 9 kg (turntable) |
Reviews
- E.A.T. C-Major review by CEPro The C-Major is an excellent way to put discerning music fans into a vinyl solution without the audiophile pricing normally associated with some turntables.
- E.A.T. C-Major, E-Glo and Jo N° 5 review by HomeTheaterHifi.com I very much enjoyed my experience with the E.A.T GEAR. It is well made, sounds great – having excellent clarity, detail, and dynamics – and the three-part package is a good value.
Awards
- E.A.T. C-Major - SoundStage! Hi-Fi The C-Major's slamming out the music and I'm thoroughly enjoying it. For the moment I've dispensed with my reviewing duties, and I'm ready to put aside my computer and just listen … and that says much about how good the C-Major really is.
- E.A.T. C-Major - TONEAudio MAGAZINE Best of all it sounds fantastic. You rarely get all of this at just over two grand. I look forward to investigating more of what this company's turntable range has to offer. Highly recommended.
- LP magazine March 2016 E.A.T. C-Major in Test
- Stereoplay Magazine, November 2016 EAT C-Major got one of the top ratings in Sound quality
- Audio Advisor Cover Super-Flat turntable with sandwitch Subchassis, Advanced Isolation & Carbon Fiber Arm
- C-Major in Rolling Stone Magazine According to Rolling Stone magazine C-major is a true audiophile choice.
- E.A.T. C-Major - Hifi Review Best buy of the year 2016
Documents to download
- C-Major user manual [7.8 MB]
- C-Major Cutaway [1.1 MB]