EAT C-Sharp Turntable: Unboxing & Overview

A look at the superb C-Sharp turntable from European Audio Team, one of the most highly rated and reviewed models in the line. The design starts with a super thin base built up of two sections, offering incredible stiffness and setup flexibility. Like all other European Audio Team platters, this one is high-mass and built up of two bonded materials: machined alloy and vinyl. This allows for the advantages mass adds to speed stability, with both the greatest energy transfer from the record while quieting via the dual materials.
"The EAT turntable performed so superbly and was so inexpensive that the audiophile may build a near state of the art system with the C Sharp at its core. How about that: phono reproduction with amazing sound, easy to setup and tweak, and all at reasonable cost!" -- as reviewed by Positive Feedback at positive-feedback.com/reviews...
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[@1999zrx1100]

It sure looks sharp, that’s one of those products you buy once in your life. Use it for the next 40 years. Not like cars that are scrap metal in 20. Nothing better then great audio gear. 😎

[@vinylman6580]

That is simply the finest looking turntable I've ever seen! Only wish I could afford one!😢

[@danashay]

'Tis a beautiful piece. Really needs a cover. I can't really be the only turntable owner with a cat...

[@PressureRoomManilaest]

the best way to play records while working out with the platter! this should be place in the gym

[@dcchris5082]

Excellent video Roy lots of great information on how to set up and also a great look at the turntable. Thank you

[@TheVinylGuru]

This looks like a killer killer table. Loved this.

[@radionicpowers5938]

man love the look of this unit !!

[@tg6373]

Excellent!

[@attherockshow8902]

One of the best unboxing & setup videos I've seen. Very well done. Nice looking table! Would love to know how it compares to Xtension 9 or 10 for sound.

[@tee-jaythestereo-bargainph2120]

That was limousine clean !

[@acoustic61]

Why would they use the same connector?

[@iamspyvspy3077]

Don't you need to lubricate the bearing before assembling the platters ?

[@samuelnason8585]

beautiful table

[@Rajeev-qu6pk]

Kha se buy kare

[@Skyshakerrrr]

It's a great turntable I own one.

[@hakanbergman]

Me too. 👍

[@1999zrx1100]

Lucky

[@LimbovitschHaim4Mir]

what was a price ?...

[@janpedersen8376]

Had mine for a year now and i am very happy with the performance, bought it with the quintet black. Only complaint is the belt which is poorly glued together, a new from Vana lasted less than one side of a record. With propper technique and glue it was easy to make a lasting connection.

[@janpedersen8376]

@@DG-ie5ip Poorly assembled but once glued propperly it last. Still running with the same belt.

[@bondgabebond4907]

Beautiful turntable. Powered by a rubber band, uck. You would think they would make a badass direct drive unit that will run forever and never need a new rubber band. BTW, I think this is a bit of overkill, buying a $4,000 turntable to play my $3.50 records I bought years ago.

[@vanaltd.7274]

Thanks for looking, and to each their own! Many high-end turntables still use belts because they're fantastic shock absorbers, efficiently isolating the platter from irregular movement of the motor, even when the motor is in very close proximity.

[@DoyleVan]

Fine

[@Poppinwheeeeellllllieeeeez]

Still like my 1219. This looks like a technics and dennon table dp'd a Rega.

[@lancespicer1252]

I need help with setting anti-skate! Hoping you upload that video soon.

[@vanaltd.7274]

Hey Lance -- it's coming! In the meantime this instruction sheet may help: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1173/4222/files/EAT_C-Series_anti-skate_instructions.pdf

[@robrob2904]

@@vanaltd.7274 very helpful. Thank you!

[@robrob2904]

I purchased my C Sharp already set up with the Ortofon Black Quintet. When adjusting the anti skate-weight to sit at 6:30, as the the instruction sheet you’ve shared says to do, the anti skate-weight is higher above the plinth than shown on the instructions. I had to slide the support rod in past the halfway point to allow the weight to sit right at the recommended 6:30. I’m assuming this is due to a different VTA setting for my particular set up. Or should I be concerned and call my dealer? The included manual does not go into specific detail about this. Much appreciation for the video.

[@vanaltd.7274]

@@robrob2904 Hey Rob, apologies for the delay. Don't worry, the height of the anti-skate weight above the plinth does vary with the VTA. The position of the support rod varies with the length of the anti-skate thread and it's perfectly all right if it's not positioned on the halfway point. Starting at the halfway point is just a good rule of thumb to make sure you end up with enough play to do the finer adjustments needed for your particular setup after you have it roughly set.

[@M83channel]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@oohora]

if I accidentally connect power cable to tone arm input, would it 100% damage the cartridge ?

[@vanaltd.7274]

Yes, there is almost a 100% probability that the cartridge coils will be blown open. One way to verify if the coils are damaged is to use an ohmmeter to check for continuity between the center pin and the shield of each RCA of the tonearm cable. If you see an infinite resistance, the cartridge is damaged.

[@oohora]

@@vanaltd.7274 thank you for the reply. Yes my friend accidentally connected wrong on his installation and damaged the cartridge 😥 I don’t understand why there’s no warning ⚠️ in the manual or TT surface.

[@Skyshakerrrr]

@@oohora it's call common sense when in doubt don't do it refer to the manual.

[@steveprescott9056]

Did anything happen to the wires in the tonearm?

[@oohora]

@@steveprescott9056 no just damaged the cartridge only.

[@bylagu]

I guess it must be pritty costly. What's the price of this turntable ?

[@dja-train2265]

Probably so expensive that they don't disclose the MSRP. Kind of like when you go to a restaurant and the main entrees are "market price".

[@trevor245]

I was curious as well. Looked around a bit and found one from a retailer for 2800 pounds. So yes really expensive.

[@garth56]

@@trevor245 Cheap :-)

[@CrazyAboutVinylRecords]

Too bad a dust cover is not included.

[@Trojan0304]

Interesting but my 1600mk2 stay keeps me happy & will outlast me,lol

[@obedjimenez2624]

Use a different configuration for the power supply plug. Avoid confusion. Spent a few dollars more on different plug.. Stop cutting corners. You are asking for a lot of money for this turntable.

[@maxhufnagl3054]

It´s only Belt drive...

[@jro7075]

All this for this turntable instead of making two videos it should be one it would be helpfull to see how counter wieght and antiskating is hooked up this looks expensive and I am sure it was not 100.00 dollars so if you want people to properly set this up 1 vid should be done ,I will say it is a beautifull TT but the belt looked too thin for me and it kind of stretched far too easily for it to last long when the platter alone is ten pounds I can imagine sub platter is not light at all and you got to add the drag of tonearm as it plays record will add to stress of belt ,not impressed with this turntable for me to even think of getting one too audiophyle for me sorry JRo

[@adrianmorris3772]

Rule number 1 ,don't handle belt with your fingers. Why didn't you wear gloves supplied?. 😩

[@vanaltd.7274]

Quite right! Vendor's privilege 😁

[@samfagaly6479]

And what about the lubricant? Shouldn't that be applied to the ceramic bearing before putting the sub platter on?

[@paulwalker6297]

Do we REALLY need to know how to unpack a cardboard box ?

[@nickjames2407]

Certainly not like that.

[@philbarone4603]

That’s not milled honey, that’s turned.

[@QoraxAudio]

I like the technical side of the design, but the visual design... it's just way too shiny.

[@glenncurry3041]

You touched the belt! In multiple places! NO! The oils are bad for the belt!

[@ezequielcronswell8520]

I had this one. A very poor quality turntable !

[@donkeytrousers]

Very clumsy assembly. I'm sorry to say, but i wouldn't let you within 10 feet of my turntable.

[@paulomontero12]

Not a fan of bełt driven turntables. Looks Great anyways.

[@madmeister407]

It's nice but not great. It's a turntable generated by the hype of the vinyl revival.

[@ken2936]

With all of the engineering involved in turntables one would think a FULLY AUTOMATIC DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE complete with an attached dust cover with little, or no tonearm vibration interference could be possible. It seems these companies, and their engineers aren't actually interested in the future of their technology. There are still turntable manufacturers that build them without a phono preamp. Paying big bucks for a turntable only to pay EXTRA for another product to be able to use it is TOTAL BULLSHIT. Imagine buying an electric car, but you have to put it all together before you can use it. That's what you get from this turntable, and notice there's no mention of PRICE.

[@garth56]

Mmmmmmm you seem to have no understanding of the high end.. And there are people who love putting cars together.. Just because you can't afford something doesn't justify your outburst.. This turntable is a mere 2K their top one is much more but still way less than my £60K killer and believe me it's awesome.. :-)

[@ken2936]

@@garth56 Fuck off, Garth.

[@garth56]

@@ken2936 Lol is this the best you can do chuckles :-)

[@ken2936]

@@garth56 I got my first compact stereo record player in the middle 1960's as a child. When it quit working I took it apart. The turntable was belt drive, and it had snapped. It's why I like direct drives. Chuckle all you like, and spend thousands on turntables if you like, but the people pushing all of these HIGH END tables know there's fools like you out there and they're the ones laughing all the way to the bank. By the way I own a 2008 Stanton STR-8 100 Direct Drive that's still as perfect when new, is quiet, and sounds terrific.

[@garth56]

@@ken2936 Is this the best you can do chuckles.. I've heard your little combo it's nice but it's severely lacking, remember as I said just because you can't afford a Ferrari and you drive a Ford there is no need for you're childish outburst on others choices. Each to their own and especially from someone with no experience of the high end. Nuff said I'm done here. I'll leave you to fester in your muddy nonsense :-)

[@LutherusPandragon]

See tht bothers me a lot with "high end" turntables. C sharp is 3600€ that is 3900$ and for that money antskeat is small weight hanging on a thread. Sorry but it look gheto and jerryriged and not fancy and premium. That i one gf reasons why i too clearaudio turntable, antiskeat is magnetic operated and super precise. Sure they look amazing but there is much more then pure look

[@Skyshakerrrr]

I love my my hi end turntable.