EAT C-Dur Turntable - Plum High Gloss - Jo No.5 Cartridge

High-Mass Vinyl Playback with the EAT Jo No. 5 Cartridge

The EAT C-Dur brings ideas from EAT’s flagship turntables into a more compact design. Its massive aluminum platter, isolated belt-drive motor, inverted main bearing, and 10-inch C-Note tonearm create a quiet and stable platform for your records.

This package includes the EAT Jo No. 5 moving-coil cartridge. Its nude Fine Line stylus is designed to retrieve fine musical detail while keeping the sound smooth, natural, and engaging. The deep Plum High Gloss finish gives the turntable a rich and luxurious appearance.

EAT Jo No. 5 Moving-Coil Cartridge

The Jo No. 5 uses a nude Fine Line diamond stylus mounted on an aluminum cantilever. Its narrow stylus shape follows small groove details while making broad contact with the groove walls. This helps produce clean high frequencies, focused imaging, and a clear sense of space.

Pure 4N copper coil wire carries the music signal. The cartridge body is made from polyamide using Selective Laser Sintering, a process that builds the body in thin layers for a strong and controlled structure.

The Jo No. 5 produces a low 0.3 mV output and requires a phono preamp with moving-coil capability. EAT recommends a 20-ohm load and a tracking force of 2.3 grams.

Massive Aluminum Platter

The 11.5-pound aluminum platter rests on a separate 2-pound aluminum sub-platter. This high-mass design helps maintain steady speed and gives the cartridge a solid surface from which to read the record groove.

The main bearing uses a polished stainless-steel spindle, ceramic ball, and Teflon bearing plate. The complete bearing block weighs nearly 4 pounds, helping reduce unwanted noise and vibration.

10-Inch EAT C-Note Tonearm

The included 10-inch C-Note tonearm combines a stiff carbon-fiber tube with a lightweight aluminum headshell. This mix of materials helps control resonance while giving the Jo No. 5 cartridge a stable path through the record groove.

Its bearing system combines the low friction of a unipivot with the stability of a traditional gimbal design. Silicone-based damping inside the tonearm helps control arm and cartridge resonance.

Vertical tracking angle, azimuth, tracking force, and anti-skating can all be adjusted for precise cartridge setup.

Quiet Belt-Drive System

EAT places the low-noise motor inside a steel ring and isolates it from the main chassis. An anti-static polished rubber belt drives the aluminum sub-platter, helping keep motor vibration away from the record and cartridge.

The external DC power supply delivers clean power to the motor. Lighted controls on the top panel let you select 33⅓ or 45 rpm without moving the drive belt.

Heavy Plinth and Adjustable Isolation Feet

A 2-inch-thick MDF plinth provides a strong base for the platter, bearing, and tonearm. Three height-adjustable aluminum feet use TPE damping inserts to reduce vibration and make the turntable easier to level.

Hi-Fi News Outstanding Product

Hi-Fi News named the EAT C-Dur an Outstanding Product in 2024 after reviewing it with the Jo No. 5 cartridge. The review praised its refined sound, pitch stability, build quality, and ability to compete with more expensive turntables.

System Compatibility

The C-Dur does not have a built-in phono preamp. Because the Jo No. 5 is a low-output moving-coil cartridge, you will need an MC phono preamp or a step-up device connected to a compatible MM phono stage.

A semi-balanced 5-pin DIN-to-RCA tonearm cable is included. An optional balanced cable may be used with a compatible balanced phono preamp.

Is the EAT C-Dur Right for You?

• You want a premium turntable and moving-coil cartridge package.
• You want a high-mass design with strong vibration control.
• You value a fully adjustable 10-inch carbon-fiber tonearm.
• You have an MC phono preamp that can support a 0.3 mV cartridge.
• You prefer push-button selection for 33⅓ and 45 rpm.
• You want a distinctive Plum High Gloss finish.
• You have a strong, level equipment rack that can support the turntable’s weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this package include a cartridge?

Yes. It includes the EAT Jo No. 5 low-output moving-coil cartridge.

Is the Jo No. 5 installed?

The Jo No. 5 package is supplied with the cartridge fitted. Tracking force and other settings should still be checked before playback.

What type of phono preamp do I need?

You need a moving-coil phono preamp that supports a 0.3 mV cartridge and a recommended load near 20 ohms.

Does the C-Dur have a built-in phono preamp?

No. A compatible external MC phono preamp is required.

How do I change speeds?

Use the lighted buttons on the top panel to select 33⅓ or 45 rpm. You do not need to move the belt.

Can the tonearm be adjusted?

Yes. Tracking force, anti-skating, vertical tracking angle, and azimuth can all be adjusted.

Is a dust cover included?

Yes. A dust cover is included.

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