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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Ct0517, good info. What I would like to know is how to inspect a manifold to determine what pressure it's set up for. I would guess that things like the spindle/manifold clearances and capillary size would need to be measured. Did Bruce mention how to determine this? Maybe he could let us know the specs that he built the to for different pressures.
That last sentence should read, "Maybe he could let us know the specs that he built them to for different pressures."
Can anyone describe the symptoms / downside of over pressure?

Initially (recent history as I have had this arm since '85) it seemed that the music dulled a bit above 16 psi.

After replacing the spring suspension in my TNT mk 1? with delrin cups and racquet balls I don't think I can hear any difference between 15 - 19 psi.
Can you visually inspect an ET 2 manifold to determine what PSI its set up for ?



Chris,

The manifolds look the same, there were no exterior markings. You would need a pressure and flow gauge to determine the manifold type. Thanks

brucet

On 1/17/2012 9:49 PM, wrote:

Hi Bruce
A question from an owner that bought an ET2 used.
other than hooking it up to a pump to see what it can handle -
Is it possible to visually inspect a manifold to determine what pressure it's set up for ?
Can the differences be seen - Are there specs for the different PSI's ?

thank u - Chris



Full Disclaimer – I am not a dealer, distributor, or manufacturer of this ET2 tonearm. I am just a user and a fan. I started this thread looking for an exchange of information between ET2 owners new, experienced and soon to be, with the objective that we can all improve our ET2 setups through these discussions.
If one were to purchase a new ET 2.5 today, can anyone recommend a new, moderately priced turntable that could be fit with an arm board that is compatible ?