The new E.A.T. F-Dur turntable is a masterpiece that combines high-end audio performance with accessible pricing. Built upon the design principles of the renowned Forte S turntable, the F-Dur maintains EAT’s signature timeless style and rich sound quality, making it an ideal choice for audiophiles seeking both aesthetic beauty and sonic excellence.
Design and Core Features
At the heart of the F-Dur is the 12-inch EAT F-Note tonearm, meticulously crafted to extract every nuance of your music. The turntable features a solid CNC-machined aluminum platter, driven by two ultra-quiet AC motors, ensuring smooth and stable playback. Its elegant design seamlessly merges form and function, offering an exceptional listening experience wrapped in sophisticated aesthetics.
Premium Platter for Superior Performance
The F-Dur’s platter is constructed from heavy CNC-machined aluminum, providing maximum mass and balance to enhance rotational stability and reduce vibrations. Integrated within the platter is TPE (thermoplastic elastomer) damping material, which absorbs resonances and results in clearer, more detailed audio playback.
Designed with an oversized diameter, the platter increases kinetic energy and significantly reduces wow and flutter, ensuring precise speed stability. Unlike taller platters, a larger diameter enhances the flywheel effect and horizontal stability without sacrificing performance, delivering consistent, high-quality sound.
Advanced Bearing System
Equipped with a magnetically supported inverted main bearing, the F-Dur’s platter “floats,” dramatically reducing mechanical load and minimizing wear. A precision ceramic ball forms the core of the bearing, chosen for its exceptional hardness and low friction properties. The heavy, solid bearing block acts as an energy sink, effectively absorbing vibrations and further enhancing stability and durability.
Dual-Motor Drive System
The turntable is powered by two ultra-quiet AC motors selected from a rigorous quality control process involving over 100,000 units. Using two motors increases the magnetic poles, reducing motor cogging for smoother, more stable rotation. The motors are driven by a precision DC-driven AC power generator that produces a pristine sine wave, minimizing vibrations and ensuring highly accurate speed control. This sophisticated drive system results in more detailed and authentic sound reproduction.
Solid and Adjustable Stand
Stability is paramount in high-fidelity turntables. The F-Dur stands on full-aluminum feet that provide exceptional durability and stability. Each foot is steplessly adjustable in height, allowing precise leveling on any surface. Integrated TPE damping within the feet further isolates the turntable from external vibrations, ensuring pristine sound clarity.
Innovative Belt Technology
The turntable features a newly developed drive belt infused with carbon fibers, making it conductive and eliminating static buildup during operation. Crafted as a seamless ring without glued joints, this belt ensures smooth, consistent motion and enhanced reliability, contributing to the overall performance and longevity of the turntable.
The Pinnacle of Analog Reproduction
For optimal sound quality, the F-Dur is paired with the EAT F-Note tonearm, renowned for its cardanic construction with four ultra-low-friction pinpoint bearings. The top-tier version features bearings with a super-hard diamond mirror, ensuring precise tracking.
Fine-tuning adjustments for VTA, VTF, and azimuth are straightforward and tool-free, with laser diode indicators providing exact settings—catering even to the most discerning audiophiles. The tonearm is mounted on a massive, vibration-isolating base, further enhancing sonic purity.
The EAT Jo N°5 Cartridge
Completing the system, the EAT Jo N°5 moving coil cartridge comes with a nude fine-line stylus, providing detailed, dynamic, and musical playback that complements the F-Dur tonearm perfectly.
