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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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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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Chris: Since you started this thread....

I'm really thinking of going McGiver on my TT. Discard the base @ plinth, which will result in a separate armpod. I know you'll agree with that, me too. Anyway, this is going to take priority over all my other projects.

I wanted to take part in a Acutex listening group. Since you sent yours to Bruce and others don't seem to be anxious, I'm not that concerned about it anymore. Oh well....

Looking forward to hearing what Bruce may have to say... otherwise, I'll be developing my projects for some time.
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Hi Slaw -

Bruce got a second 420str that was "donated" to me.

I have been enjoying my Acutex 420 all this time and want to thank Frogman and yourself for the Donald Fagen and Shawn Colvin recommendations. Those LP's are in regular rotation with me.

Bruce has been very busy and has been travelling but I was in touch with him last week. He is really glad we sent him the cartridge and he made the time to listen to it. He is in fact sending me a short review of it which I will post here.

I didn't want to say anything till I received the review.

More later.....Armpod huh ? .....

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Hey Chris: I can recommend some more female artists if you like. If not here, send me an email.

I'm very happy you are enjoying the SC!
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