Just getting started. Much better on the soundstage. More balanced and smoother on the highs.
Tim
Tim
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Where are you? What mods have you done ?
I have been using these ET2's for over 9 years now.
I am still figuring them out and learning from them. They can be modified in so many ways. Bruce Thigpen laid down the GENIUS behind this tonearm over 20 years ago. Some of you have owned them for over 20 years !
Tell us your secrets.
New owners – what questions do you have ?
We may even be able to coax Bruce to post here. :^)
There are so many modifications that can be done.
Dressing of the wire with this arm is critical to get optimum sonics along with proper counterweight setup.
Let me start it off.
Please tell us what you have found to be the best wire for the ET-2 tonearm ? One that is pliable/doesn’t crink or curl. Whats the best way of dressing it so it doesn’t impact the arm. Through the spindle - Over the manifold - Below manifold ? What have you come up with ?
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Hi Tim - thanks for the impressions. I look forward to learning from your experiences. Are you familiar with our celebrity Acutex 420 str cartridge? http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1325551242&openflup&316&4#316 It has been waiting in the wings with me for some time now. I had thought the next recipient would on the other side of the world - downunder - but I have not heard back yet ? I am aware of four separate ET2, ET2.5 projects right now. All in North America. Three in the US and one in Canada. If I had to put money on it - it appears the cartridge will be crossing the border again. Once you are established in your setup let us know if you would like to listen to this cartridge and provide a short review for us here. The only requirement is you ship it back within 3 months so it can go to the next person. This offer is open to any ET2 user. Cheers |
FYI only - Appears to be a real clean base ET2 with an original setup jig and what appears to be a Mag armtube too. Not affiliated with the ad. fyi only http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190918010891&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:CA:1123 Cheers |
Another interesting ET2 ad came in as a saved search while I had my coffee this morning. Don't see these too often? Just sharing - No affiliation - fyi only. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/WISA-AIR-PUMP-FOR-AIR-BEARING-TONEARMS-ET2-TESTED-WORKS-GREAT-CLEAN-/360755491531?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:CA:1123 One of the things that bug me alot are disposable products. It seems most things we buy just gets tossed out these days due to cost to fix over buying new from "country" fill in the blank. You gotta love how this analog hobby recycles..... Cheers |
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