But it’s hard to argue with as an object (and not just because you’d lose).
EAT C-Dur Concrete: two-minute review
EAT = European Audio Team.
C-Dur = C-Major in German.
Concrete = a blend of aggregates bound together by a hydraulic binder.
The C-Dur Concrete has the technical foundations to back up the asking price, though.
Low-frequency control is absolute, so rhythmic expression is utterly convincing.
Not cheap, is it (he said helpfully)?
And yet youve a stack of choice when it comes to alternatives.
A 900g aluminum sub-platter gives the platter even more isolation from the motor.
This pairs with a Teflon plate for even greater rotational stability.
It also reduces resonance transfer (already extremely low, thanks again to all that concrete).
Oversized only begins to describe it.
The sound of the C-Dur Concrete is on the small side.
Get beyond this not-insignificant shortcoming, though, and the C-Dur Concrete is an extremely adept and accomplished gear.
And it balances the frequency range carefully, giving no undue prominence to any area.
Even the cartridge body which is polished chestnut offers a bit of pizzazz.
As usual, the counterweight and anti-skate setting need to be attended to.
Its worth mentioning that both the cable and the power supply can be upgraded.
Should I buy the EAT C-Dur Concrete?
Attributes
Notes
Rating
Features
No mod cons, but all the core turntable specs are impeccable.
4 / 5
Sound quality
Excellent detail and insight, but surprisingly limited on scale.
3.5 / 5
Design
A great objet d’art, and meticulously well-constructed.
5 / 5
Usability & setup
As simple as high-end turntables get to set up and use.
Value
The insightful sound feels like a fair price, but it doesn’t wow for bang-for-buck.
