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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Steve
yes I understand.I have been in contact privately with Kevin for a while now about the ET2. I "may" be part of the reason he has not yet committed to this madness. We have been discussing amongst other things how to remodel his house, to accommodate the pump I am recommending him buying 8^0.

I got the message across that I give everyone - that one needs to be "all in" to make it truly work with an ET 2. It's a unique tonearm unlike any other I have ever owned, that lets you "dial in" after initial setup, to the rest of your chain. Like a team taking a race car to a different track. After the initial qualifying run, the tuning starts for the final race. They are on a deadline, we are not. The results can be very rewarding for the Audiophile..

If you recall many years ago, I acquired a Studer Tape Deck, and spent quite a bit on select tapes, including master tape dubs. They were incredible when I first heard them in my room. Became the reference point to shoot for - for reproduced music play. And if you recall it is what was used for reference against "Goldilocks and Three Turntables". An AudioGon search will allow someone to find out the detail with that adventure.

Today, after years of tweaking, refining that ended maybe a couple of years ago, my vinyl rig matches, and on some of those tapes, surpasses their reproduction. I bought the Studer as a reference point. It will now need to be hotrodded, like my vinyl rig, to get back on top. Thats an expensive route I won't be doing anytime soon. So in the meantime it sits pretty much unused. I have a whole record library to get through, and Tidal - Hifi has cut into some of my listening.

Cheers Chris

Thanks Chris...sorry to hear about the effect Tidal has had on you but we keep marching on!
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For Beers and Cheers amongst mixed company, Hi Fi Steaming seems to fit the bill.

Now if amongst the company there is an "audio gear" guy (always a guy so far), 8^0 ......they always prefer to see and hear two "tables" spinning at the same time, over one. I think all those accompanying lights flashing, at the same time as the two wheels spinning, does work towards setting an Expectation Bias?  

Do you know what I mean? 

Glad there are some decent members here who are genuinely concerned for other fellow members welfare and possible state of mind down the road!

Yes it is not a decision to make lightly, the linear tracking route, mainly why I still have not decided.
I can be reckless at times but this goes against everything I know and have grown comfortable with so it would be a whole new wide world out of my normal comfort zone.

I know there is support and assistance only an email or phone call away but still......
Glad there are some decent members here who are genuinely concerned for other fellow members welfare and possible state of mind down the road!


Kevin
I think those Savannah and Bengal kitties, have the capability to mess with one's mind..........more than the ET2.....

Just saying. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯



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in my previous post.

  ......they always prefer to see and hear two "tables" spinning at the same time, over one. I think all those accompanying lights flashing, at the same time as the two wheels spinning, does work towards setting an Expectation Bias?


Here is the two "tables" reference 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/mUHKMobM53NhoCsm8

(not a good idea to set your turntable speed to the album version showing)