Tonearms — European Audio Team (EAT) C-NOTE 12"

The C-NOTE 12" is a unipivot tonearm from European Audio Team (EAT), built with a substantial 12-inch effective length geometry. The C-NOTE 12" brings EAT's considered unipivot design philosophy to this specific effective-length configuration.

Key specs that matter

The unipivot bearing design uses a single-point pivot for low-friction, free-moving tracking in multiple planes simultaneously. Effective mass is 19.2g, a moderate figure suited to a wide range of cartridge compliance. Effective length is 304.8mm - a genuine 12-inch geometry. Offset angle is 18 degrees.

Sound and use context

Expect the free, responsive tracking character unipivot bearing designs are broadly known for, combined with the specific tracking-error advantages a genuine 12-inch effective length offers over shorter 9-inch designs.

Pairing

The 12-inch effective length requires a turntable specifically designed or adapted to accommodate this geometry, and the moderate 19.2g effective mass suits a wide variety of cartridge compliance ranges.

Alternatives

EAT's own C-Note 9" offers a more conventional effective length alternative within the same broader catalogue, worth comparing directly to find the right EAT tonearm geometry for a specific turntable.