Dear Music Lover,
Congratulations and thank you for choosing European Audio Team Products. Your
E.A.T. Prelude turntable has been handcrafted and rigorously tested by skilled technicians
at the European Audio Team factory to give you years of enjoyable, trouble free service.
Although it may seem like asking for driving directions, please take a few moments
to read all of this manual. It has many helpful tips and ideas on properly setting up
and using your system. We promise that if you take the time to read and follow these
tips you’ll get better system performance and enjoyment. Please contact your dealer if
you require additional assistance.
The Prelude incorporates an array of features that contribute to its audiophile performance:
1.
Proprietary ultralow noise AC motor and high precision frequency DC-driven AC
generator for
speed stability. Free-standing motor with no connection to the board.
The heavy motor base with weight 1.5kg.
2. The platter with TPE damping and felt mat with belt drive principle. The platter is
constructed from an aluminum magnesium alloy sitting on a brass bearing.
3. The tonearm construction is combination of conical carbon fibre tonearm tube (casted
in single peces), cardan bearing in horizontal axle with hardened tips sitting in zircon
bowl and ABEC7 ballraces in vertical axle. The counterweight is damped with thermo-
plastic elastomer (TPE) damping pad.
4. All key features for cartridge alignment and adjustability are available on the tonearm
- VTA/SRA, VTF, azimuth, anti-skate, and a slotted carbon headshell for overhang and
offset angle.
5. The conical feet with thermo-plastic elastomers (TPE) damping.
Important:
Your turntable was shipped partially disassembled in order to avoid damage to
sensitive parts.
Please check immediately to make sure that neither the packaging nor
the device was damaged in
transit. If you are missing parts or if the unit is damaged,
please do not operate and contact your
dealer.
Throughout the manual, this symbol will alert you to potential hazards for the user or the unit,
and how to avoid possible misuse.