EAT C-Major Turntable with Cartridge Options

Despite being one of EAT’s more inexpensive models, the C-Major is anything but a budget offering. Making use of a more traditional ‘frame design’ with a carbon-fibre sub-chassis, along with an extensive array of other premium features, this meticulously designed turntable, delivers both improved sonic performance and a unique modern aesthetic.

Premium build quality featuring traditional 'frame design' plinth with isolated sub-chassis
Sturdy aluminium platter fitted with a melted vinyl top-plate
Fitted with EAT's C-Note 9" Carbon-Aluminium Tonearm
Option to be mounted with an Ortofon Quintet Blue Cartridge (Other options available)
Carbon-fibre finishing throughout for an ultra-sleek, modern aesthetic

Plinth
The C-Major draws its design inspiration from the larger C-Sharp model. As a result, the base layer is made of the same stable MDF, finished to a high standard, which houses the turntable's motor system in a slightly smaller chassis. Mounted within the base is an MDF/Carbon Fibre sandwich chassis that carries the tonearm and bears the weight of the high-mass platter. This sub-chassis layer is decoupled from the base by TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) cones, for ultimate decoupling of the playback platform from the motor system.

For protection when not in use, the C-Major is also supplied with a removable dust cover as standard. 

Platter
Like the C-Sharp, the C-Major makes use of a vinyl-topped aluminium platter, finished with a high-quality record clamp. Despite its smaller size in comparison to the C-Sharp, this assembly still delivers excellent technical performance and rock-solid rotational reliability. 

Tonearm
The turntable has been fitted with E.A.T’s technically sophisticated 9-inch C-Note tonearm. The C-Note incorporates both aluminium and carbon fibre into its Unpivot design for increased rigidity along with dexterity, ensuring playback is smooth and any unwanted motor vibrations are not transported through to the cartridge.  

The construction of carbon-fibre and aluminium used in the C-Note tonearm combines perfectly with the C-Major's own mix of carbon fibre and aluminium, providing not only improved anti-resonance properties, but a striking visual appeal.   

Cartridge
The C-Major has an option with the award-winning Ortofon Quintet Blue moving coil cartridge pre-installed. The Quintet Blue is well known for its smooth reproduction, and excellent rhythmic timing that would work wonderfully with a wide array of music. The impressive dynamic performance of the Quintet Blue adds further enhancement to the already rich and detailed reproduction of the turntable.

Specifications...

Drive Principle                       SubPlatter Belt Drive
Speeds                                  33 & 45 RPM
Speed Variance (33 RPM)     < 0.09 %
Speed Variance (45 RPM)     < 0.10 %
Wow and Flutter (33 RPM)    < 0.05 %
Wow and Flutter (45 RPM)    < 0.05 %
Turntable Signal to Noise Ratio     -68 dB
Main Bearing                         Bronze, Teflon & Brass
Main Platter Material             Aluminium
Main Platter Weight               1.85 kg
Plinth Material                       Carbon Fibre Wrapped MDF
Sub-Platter                            Aluminium
Tonearm Type                       Adjustable
Tonearm Material                  Carbon Fibre
Effective Tonearm Length     230 mm
Overhang                              18 mm
Effective Tonearm Mass       14.5 g
Tracking Force Range (with supplied counterweight)         0 - 3 g
Headshell Material                            Aluminium
VTA Adjustment                                Yes
Output Connection                           Junction Box
External Power Supply Rating         15V-1600mA DC
Maximum Power Consumption        5 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)                   460 x 352 x 125 mm
Weight                                              9 kg