European Audio Team (E.A.T) E-Glo S Hybrid Phono Preamplifier Preview

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If looks alone would indicate the quality of this phono preamplifier, I’d be hard pressed not to proclaim the EAT E-Glo S a winner; this unit is simply beautiful, with Macassar wood side panels!

But not only from an aesthetic point of view, but it’s expression of function – exposed and protected gain stage vacuum tubes, poking through the top, clearly indicate their role. The front panel, simple and elegant also give some indication of the ability for adjustments on the fly with their LED indicators, as does the top rocker switches.

Inside the vacuum tubes work with the solid-state circuitry, taking advantage of the hybrid design, which I will explore. The rear, as simple as can be, just a pair of RCA input and output jacks.

Additionally, I was struck by the external 18V, 1amp power supply, meaning there is no need for an internal power supply, needing to be partitioned or isolated from the circuitry.

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Piero Gabucci

As a kid I wasn’t frugal with money, but so glad my brother was. He worked and saved to buy audio gear that I was able to enjoy. I was hooked on hifi. When I graduated from college, I rewarded myself with a pair of KEF speakers and a Denon Turntable and amplifier. They were my prized possessions. Today as an architect, my passion for music and film match my joy for architecture - art is art. Involved with Secrets for many years now, I’m able to enjoy some great gear and I do love it all, analog (vinyl and tubes) and digital (high-res and solid state). My approach to reviewing is with an openness and unbiased enthusiasm as I do think the art of high fidelity is subjective. Whether you believe the goal of hifi equipment is to capture the quality of a live performance or to faithfully reproduce the artist’s studio recording isn’t relevant, it’s the pure enjoyment at all levels that matter.