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WORLD AWARDS

BEST at to the beat - as Blondie once
said. Well you can with the E-
Glo Petit from EAT (European
Audio Team). Inside lie electronic
PHONOSTAGE Ebut there’s also a pair of valves
circuit boards built by robots
too. In essence you get modern precision
from today with the atmospheric sound of
yesterday. It can handle both MM and MC
cartridges and comes in a svelte, compact
package with superb fit and finish. In sound
EAT E-GLO PETIT quality the Petit exceeded all expectations.
It has all the sonic insight of a very good
solid state design but enough of the atmo-
sphere and low-end weight that only valves
can provide.
Hence Alison Goldfrapp’s voice was
wonderfully breathy centre stage while the
powerful synth lines had weight and speed.
This is an outstanding phonostage with
enormous insight and fantastic resolution. In
effect you get to hear everything – and with
a fine sense of tonal balance. Compared to
other phonostages we've heard this year it
sounded more sophisticated and undeniably
Reviewed: September 2019 issue more detailed and nuanced.

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