{"product_id":"european-audio-team-eat-e-glo-cb-phono-stage","title":"European Audio Team (EAT) E-Glo CB Phono Stage","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEuropean Audio Team (EAT) E-Glo CB Phono Stage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE-Glo CB is a high-end, balanced and fully discrete tube-hybrid phono stage. It extends the design philosophy of EAT's flagship E-Glo F B — the first all-tube, fully balanced phono stage on the market — to a more accessible price point, alongside its sibling the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eat-e-glo-sb-phono-stage\"\u003eE-Glo SB\u003c\/a\u003e. E-Glo CB shares many high-end components and the same high-quality polypropylene film capacitors in its gain and RIAA stages, delivering much of the effortless musicality, tonal richness, and dynamic expressiveness of a meticulously executed tube design. As an authorized EAT dealer in Buffalo, NY, Vinyl Sound can help you match this phono stage to your turntable and cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR input for MM and MC cartridges, plus balanced XLR output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully symmetrical and discrete gain stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHybrid tube design, 2x ECC83S tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully discrete circuitry — no IC op-amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemi-crystalline hydrocarbon polypropylene film capacitors in gain and RIAA stages, for ultra-low loss and high temperature\/frequency stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrecise split passive\/active RIAA equalisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual mono design\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdvanced external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact form factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo turntables connectable simultaneously, with per-input settings stored in memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwitchable subsonic filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimmable, colour-changeable tube LED backlighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptional magnetic side panels: high-gloss Makassar wood or piano black\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvailable in Black or Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHandmade in Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHybrid Tube Topology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balanced gain stage uses three discrete semiconductor operational amplifiers to process the + and - signal paths symmetrically before combining them into the first of two discrete RIAA equalisation stages, optimizing signal-to-noise ratio ahead of the EQ section. The second stage is a single-ended hybrid design combining two ECC83S triodes with one transistor, unlike the fully tube-based second stage on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eat-e-glo-sb-phono-stage\"\u003eE-Glo SB\u003c\/a\u003e — this stage includes the second RIAA EQ and the subsonic filter. The output stage uses a dual discrete semiconductor op-amp to convert the unbalanced internal signal to balanced, maintaining low output impedance and low DC offset via dedicated DC servo circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMC and Balanced MM Cartridge Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting your turntable to the XLR input takes advantage of the balanced signal path, but requires an MC cartridge or a specially modified balanced-compatible MM cartridge — a typical unbalanced MM cartridge will show increased noise in the right channel if used on a balanced input, due to how its internal generator is grounded. Any MM cartridge, balanced or unbalanced, can be used on the standard single-ended RCA inputs. Ask Vinyl Sound if you're unsure which input matches your cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscrete Circuitry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE-Glo CB uses fully discrete audio circuitry throughout, rather than integrated IC op-amps. EAT states that, based on extensive listening tests, even the best IC op-amps don't achieve the same neutral, natural, dynamic sound as a discrete design — a standard IC-based phono preamp uses a few tens or hundreds of components, while a fully discrete design like this uses hundreds or thousands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eExternal Power Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE-Glo CB is powered by an external advanced power supply, keeping electromagnetic-field-radiating components away from the sensitive phono circuitry. For further improvement, the separately sold \u003ca href=\"\/products\/eat-lps-2-linear-power-supply\"\u003eEAT LPS 2\u003c\/a\u003e linear power supply upgrade uses a low-core-saturation, vacuum-impregnated transformer with shielding between windings and a DC-blocker, in its own matching enclosure — bringing E-Glo CB's performance a step closer to the flagship E-Glo F B, which ships with its own LPS by default. The LPS 2 also includes a second output to power a compatible EAT turntable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCartridge Loading Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain ranges from 40dB up to 70dB (with a +6dB option via the XLR outputs), handled cleanly thanks to the fully balanced design. Two load impedance ranges are available — \"low\" for standard MC cartridges, and an unusual \"high\" setting that lets you fine-tune MM cartridge loading beyond the typical fixed 47kΩ found on most phono stages. RCA and XLR outputs can be used simultaneously for extra flexibility when connecting to multiple systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Silver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic side panel options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiano Black, High Gloss Makassar Wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput impedance, MM (high)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30k, 36k, 42k, 47k, 53k, 59k, 65k, 75k Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput impedance, MC (low)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10, 18, 43, 75, 150, 300, 600, 1200 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoad capacity, MM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50pF, 150pF, 270pF, 370pF, 520pF, 620pF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100Ω (RCA); 2x100Ω (XLR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40dB, 45dB, 50dB, 55dB, 65dB, 70dB (+6dB via XLR out)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal-to-noise ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM \u0026gt;92dBV (102dBV IEC-A); MC \u0026gt;80dBV (90dBV IEC-A)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTHD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMM \u0026lt;0.005% \/ 1V RMS (40-55dB); MC 0.04% \/ 1V RMS (65-70dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRIAA accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWithin 0.5dB, 20Hz-20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubsonic filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz, 18dB\/octave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18V\/1000mA, 110-250V, 50\/60Hz (external)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInputs\/outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRCA, XLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConsumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17W maximum; \u0026lt;0.5W standby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e395 x 86 x 262 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,000 g without power supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use my existing MM cartridge on the balanced XLR input?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOnly if it's a specially modified balanced-compatible MM cartridge. Standard unbalanced MM cartridges will show increased noise on the right channel if used on the XLR input — use the RCA inputs instead, which work with any MM cartridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I connect two turntables at once?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, two turntables can be connected simultaneously, with each input's settings stored in memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there an upgrade path for the power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, the separately sold EAT LPS 2 linear power supply improves noise performance further and also powers a compatible EAT turntable from its second output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to the E-Glo SB and E-Glo F B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eat-e-glo-sb-phono-stage\"\u003eE-Glo SB\u003c\/a\u003e steps up to a fully tube-based second amplifier stage (no transistor) and higher-grade polypropylene capacitors. E-Glo CB uses a hybrid tube-transistor second stage. E-Glo F B remains the flagship, shipping with its own dedicated LPS power supply as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"European Audio Team","offers":[{"title":"Silver aluminum finish","offer_id":53671316226355,"sku":null,"price":6250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Black aluminum finish","offer_id":53671316259123,"sku":null,"price":6250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/eat-e-glo-cb-phono-stage.jpg?v=1784256902","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/products\/european-audio-team-eat-e-glo-cb-phono-stage","provider":"Vinyl Sound USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}