Munich 2015

Perpetuum Ebner Spins Again

Michael Fremer  |  May 18, 2015

During the 1960s, Dual, Elac/Benjamin-Miracord and Perpetuum Exner were Germany's leading turntable manufacturers and the brands best known to Americans. PE was probably the least well-distributed and more exotic of the three.

The brand's look, particularly the side-walled head shells, gave it a distinctly old-fashioned look compared to the others, but it was well-built nonetheless.

The brand is back and again built in Germany's Black Forest region. Watch the video:

COMMENTS
Ortofan's picture
Submitted by Ortofan on Sat, 2015-05-23 06:24

...the PE-4040, as shown, or the lower spec'ed PE-1010?

oldhifinut's picture
Submitted by oldhifinut on Fri, 2015-06-12 06:13

I remember that Dual bought PE in the early 70's. Eventually, the PE factory was turning out Dual 721's. While the PE quality was always good, I never thought their tables were any match for the likes of a Dual 1219 or a 1229. I used a 1219 for years which then was replaced by a Linn Sondek LP12. After 8 years of upgrades and (I know this is a modest number Michael) $7980 invested I sold the Linn and bought a 1229. Rebuilt the unit myself, replaced the tonearm with a Grace 747 and never looked back. Great to see someone resurrect a stellar old name and do it justice by NOT manufacturing it in China.
Thank you for such Great coverage of this event.

Norman

Ortofan's picture
Submitted by Ortofan on Tue, 2017-01-10 22:01

The WE Audio Systems website still doesn't list a distributor/importer for the USA.

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