Turntables — European Audio Team (EAT) PRELUDE

The PRELUDE is an accessible belt-drive turntable from European Audio Team (EAT), pre-fitted with the well-regarded 2M Red cartridge. The PRELUDE brings EAT's considered engineering to a complete, ready-to-play entry-level analogue platform.

Key specs that matter

Two speeds are supported - 33 and 45rpm - via belt drive with an aluminium platter and DC motor. The turntable comes pre-installed with the well-regarded 2M Red cartridge - a complete, factory-matched analogue front end. Wow and flutter is under 0.1%, with signal-to-noise ratio at 67dB. At 415 x 130 x 335mm and 5.5kg, the PRELUDE maintains a manageable, accessible entry-level turntable chassis.

Sound and use context

Expect a dependable, accessible vinyl playback experience reflecting the factory-matched 2M Red cartridge, representing solid value at this accessible entry-level price point.

Pairing

The pre-installed 2M Red cartridge comes factory-matched, requiring no separate cartridge selection for immediate use.

Alternatives

EAT's own B-SHARP offers a related model with a more accomplished Ortofon 2M Blu cartridge within the same broader entry-level catalogue.