Turntables — European Audio Team (EAT) FORTISSIMO S

The FORTISSIMO S is a belt-drive turntable from European Audio Team (EAT), built with exceptional wow and flutter performance and considerable chassis mass. The FORTISSIMO S brings EAT's considered engineering to a serious analogue playback platform.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm. Wow and flutter is held to an exceptionally low 0.008% - a remarkable figure indicating exceptional speed stability. Signal-to-noise is a solid -73dB. At 550 x 250 x 440mm and 47kg, the FORTISSIMO S represents a serious turntable commitment reflecting EAT's considered engineering standards.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptional speed stability reflecting the remarkable 0.008% wow-and-flutter figure, combined with the solid -73dB signal-to-noise performance, consistent with EAT's broader considered engineering approach.

Pairing

Buyers should confirm tonearm and cartridge compatibility directly with EAT or an authorised dealer, and EAT's own C-NOTE 12" or C-Note 9" tonearms offer natural, brand-coherent pairings.

Alternatives

EAT's broader turntable catalogue offers alternatives for buyers wanting a different combination of features.