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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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I meant to explain the most important aspect (IMO) of these changes. I am still getting the swag my head, stomp my feet, getting into the music, viscerol feeling that is so necessary to ultimate joy of enjoying music.

That says something?!
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Could this armboard be more receptive of the forthcoming AN wireloom upgrade?
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From my audiogon October news letter. Check out this months
featured audiophile and his TT and tonearm.

http://blog.audiogon.com/2012/10/05/audiogon-featured-audiophile-october-2012-kellyp/

From a link in the above site. Check out tonearm tube and the wiring - scroll down to bottom.

http://roanokefootandankle.com/Turntable/Turntable.htm

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Slaw - the most enjoyment I have ever had out of this hobby as an pure amateur "having fun hobbyist" is when I personally do something (DIY) to my setup that improves the sound. Reading your posts it sounds like you are really enjoying yourself. Pics for everyone ?
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Yes, much fun. After more listening... Esperanza Spalding "Junjo". I'm realizing that what I'm hearing or maybe more experiencing is like being front row, maybe 10' from the stage in a small night club and besides hearing the music in a much more involving way, I can sense I see Esperanza's physical human form right in front of me. That is cool!

I can't thank you enough for putting me on to this cartridge.
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