Thoughts on the EAT C series tables

Fjn04 ...

I spent quite a bit of time in the EAT room at the Newport show this year. First of all, its a given that the EAT-C Sharp is a beautiful table that you could be proud to have on display in your system. At $4500 its an overachiever in the looks department, that's for sure.

The EAT rep spent a lot of time with us explaining the technology of turntables. He covered the entire EAT line, all of which are more expensive than their newest model, the EAT-C Sharp. We were impressed by the presentation.

I have to say, my friend Robert and I were really impressed with the sound in the EAT room, all being driven by the EAT C Sharp turntable.

Shortly after the show, The Absolute Sound did an extensive review of the EAT C Sharp. Very positive review, and from what we heard at the show, deservedly so.

There are plenty of TTs to chose from in the $4500 price range ... but I think they would be hard pressed to beat the EAT. *Hehe*

I say, go for it.

Oregonpapa-Thanks as always, for your thoughts. I agree, it's certainly a looker. I also like the looks of the Luxman table, even though it's more old school. I was hot on the turntable quest early this year, and then a different upgrade opportunity came along. I jumped on that, and the table went on the back burner for a while. The back burner is starting to heat up again. Cheers -Don

Rekindling this old thread as it relates to a current question I am pondering.  

Fjn did you ever hear the C-Sharp and how did it compare to your Amadeus?  I have an Amadeus Mkii and I love it but I’ve had it for 5 years or so and sometimes get the bug to mix it up.  The C-Sharp looks like a lot of table for the money and also looks beautiful.  I’m wondering about the sound.  

I’m also intrigued by the Nottingham Spacedeck and wonder how that compares if anyone knows.  

Thanks.  

Dazzlingmd.

I have a Spacedeck cw Spacearm and can say it most definitely has an analog sound. Some say dark, not sure I would agree to that but I have paired it with what some would call bright carts and it seems to work well.
I use a Walker motor controller and at present a Scheu Analog MC SL cart.
Not much desire to change it but I do have 3 other tables anyway.
If I do anything it would likely be a different arm.

The build quality of the Spacedeck is outstanding in my mind and it just looks right as well.

Reported to pick up ground noise easily and if I am careless in routing cables I have heard some previously. However nothing good routing and grounding did not fix.
Cannot compare to an EAT though although I did fall in love with the looks of them!

I never did get to hear the EAT.  I ended up with the Kuzma Ref 2, which while a stretch of my price range, has been a great purchase. I went with the Kuzma Ref 313 Gimbal arm. I still have an Amadeus Mk 1, which I use in a small (room) setup with Harbeth P3's. and a Croft phono integrated. I think the Amadeus may be so good at what it does right, that you may need to spend double to beat it. Speaking of that $5-6K range...is it me, or does it seem like there isn't as many choices. How much is the Spacedeck? I almost went with the Kuzma Pipe Bomb 12" stretch version, which would be in that general price range. Talk about a different beast looks wise, I could see most either loving or hating it.