Forte S

Plinth 

The plinth for the Forte makes use of the mass loaded principle and employs a large heavy chassis that provides great levels of stability intended to support the platter and tonearm. The plinth uses metal sand pellets to add further weight and add anti-resonance properties to the turntable as well as separating the record from the electrical components of the turntable.   

The Forte’s chassis is fitted with large magnetic feet containing their own stabilisation system, that decouple the turntable from the surface beneath, and any vibrations given off from the motor. The platter for the Forte S is driven by a dual motor system that assists in providing consistent speed stability. 

Platter 

The platter once again adopts the high-mass principle used in the chassis and is composed of two separate parts. The platters base is made using two different alloys, used to help reduce energy flow. The base of the platter spans 350mm in diameter, and has magnets integrated into the alloy to assist in decoupling from the plinth and reducing the strain on the bearings from the platters 15kg weight, ensuring playback and speed consistency. 

On top of the alloy section of the platter sits a layer of melted vinyl, to provide a smooth, stable surface on which to place your records. E.A.T also employ Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE) damping in the base of the platter which assists in reducing any variances and improves the tolerances of the turntable.  

Tonearm  

The Forte comes fitted from factory with an E.A.T F-Note tonearm featuring cardanic construction and low friction bearings; however, if you were interested in the Forte with a different tonearm, the Forte is also available under special order with the E.A.T C-Note or without a tonearm at all. Please enquire to hear more about the options.  

Cartridge 

The Forte comes supplied from the factory with an E.A.T Jo No.8 moving coil Cartridge. The E.A.T Jo No.8 cartridge in manufactured using the highest of quality materials, including a solid chestnut body and TPE suspension. The Jo No.8 cartridge utilises a nude Shibata diamond profile situated on a boron cantilever; this combination ensures high levels of detail are translated from the record groove that sounds as good as the cartridge looks. Further enhancements to audio performance come from the 8N pure copper coil used in the cartridges generator system, improving the dynamics and signal from the output.  

Colour Paths 

As standard, the E.A.T Forte turntable comes in a Satin Black finish; however, other finishes such as Purple, or Mint Green are available as special finishes upon limited edition releases.