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New cartridge for Eminent Technology ET2

I am running an MC Sigma Genesis 2000 on an ET 2 with the damping trough on a heavily modded HW19 MK IV. All purchased together over 25 years ago. I have all the original kit that came with the ET2.

I am thinking of upgrading to the heavier and lower compliance Hana Umami Red.

Caveats, recommends, etc?  

I have glanced at the very extensive ET tonearm thread and would rather not read all 47 pages. I've gleaned I need the magnesium tonearm and should lose the trough.

Tom

tcutter
tcutter OP
95 posts
 

It is adaptable with different wands for different cartridge specs.  I would use the magnesium version.

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bdp24
9,788 posts
 

Keep the trough, and get a London (Decca) pickup. ;-)

dover
2,243 posts
 

Firstly the monster Sigma Genesis was designed by the founder of Zyx - so if you like the sound of your Monster have a look at the Zyx range as an alternative to the Hand Umami.

I have owned an ET2 for over 30 years. You do not need the Magnesium arm to run a low compliance cartridge - it is not essential, though it might improve the sound. All you need to so is use the correct leaf spring and weight combo for low compliance cartridges - less counterweight further out on the beam.

Personally I don't use any dampening trough, I find it slugs the sound.

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