EAT Prelude
Hi-fi turntables · 2019–present In production
$1,595 US reference price
European Audio Team's entry point: a carbon-armed, TPE-damped deck with the glamour styling the Czech brand is known for.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
Specifications
| Drive | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | Ortofon 2M Red |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium with TPE damping |
| Tonearm | 9" carbon-fibre |
| Dimensions | 415 x 130 x 335 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 12.1 lb (5.5 kg) |
| Finishes | Piano lacquer black (standard); optional EAT-green motor/belt cosmetic variant |
| Warranty | 2 years (EAT standard across the range) |
| Years | 2019–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
Factory cartridge: Ortofon 2M Red · replacement stylus: Stylus 2M Red · around $97.
Live retailer offers
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Retailer searches
1 US retailer stock EAT — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
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