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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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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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Here it is anyway,... I hope you all are receptive to music recommendations. After all, isn't this what it's all about?

I have 3 here. They are presented in an order of sonics first, then my sense of what most will enjoy... I hope you enjoy! Get these while you can on lp.

Haley Bonar "Big Star", = A big recommendation!

Laura Veirs " July Flame"

(Anything) Neko Case. Most recommended for sonics are, "Canadian Amp", "Blacklisted", Middle Cyclone"....
get them all and remember, these aren't quite as (sonically great as the one's above). Neko has the best voice of any female I've ever heard!

There it is. Sorry to overwhelm the ET thread.
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One last thought....

No disregard to Frogman, ... I think anyone who listens to Donald Fagens "Nightfly" will hear easily that it is a digital recording! I LOVE the music but it's obvious!

I'm not a pushover, but I am obviously a lover of well recorded music and therefore have a definate opinion on what I hear.

"Nightfly" is an awesome lp, but does not sound "analog".

I love music, therefore, my thoughts.... I hope you all understand.
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Everytime I've put on either of my copies of "The Nightfly", I took it off before the 1st song was through!
This was for the purpose of listening to (enjoy), and I still couldn't get past it.

As you can see, I'm very passionate!

This is me. I think it's very important to let other's know....
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Hi Slaw - here are a few suggestions for you to consider -
Wiring loom - I would untwist the wire between the arm and plinth to reduce resistance. I would also place the anchor point for the cable on the plinth at the midway point of travel, not the end.
I do not subscribe to separate pods for arms, the arm must be rigidly referenced to the bearing point. Your use of rollerballs in the TT with a separate pod would be a disaster in my view.
Use your woodwork skills on the speakers - pulling the crossovers out of the box, even without changing any components, will yield a significant improvement in resolution and lower noise floor.
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