E.A.T. C-Major Turntable

Yes, it arrives with an Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge already mounted. This is a significant convenience, as it allows you to get up and running quickly with a high-quality moving coil cartridge right out of the box.

The C-Major uses a manual speed change mechanism. You will need to move the drive belt to the appropriate step on the motor pulley by hand, which is a common design choice in audiophile turntables to reduce mechanical noise and vibration.

The C-Note tonearm has an effective mass of 14.5 grams. This makes it a versatile medium-mass arm that pairs well with a wide variety of modern moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, giving you plenty of room to upgrade or experiment in the future.

While it requires more attention than a plug-and-play consumer turntable, the setup process is straightforward. Because the cartridge is pre-mounted, you mainly need to focus on leveling the chassis, setting the tracking force, and adjusting the anti-skating, all of which are well-documented in the manual.

With dimensions of 460 x 352 x 125 mm, the C-Major has a relatively compact footprint compared to many high-end decks. It should fit comfortably on most standard audio furniture, but be sure to measure your shelf depth to ensure the dustcover has enough clearance when opened.

The turntable is built with a stable, compact chassis specifically engineered to minimize mechanical noise. By focusing on a rigid, well-damped design, it effectively isolates the tonearm from external vibrations, which helps maintain the clarity and detail of your records.