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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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Chris, Thanks for your forsight regarding sending the Acutex to Bruce for his impressions. What more can I say... here are some excellent lps to check out...

(I hope there are "gals" reading this. Give me a call....)

Calexico/Iron @ Wine "In The Reins" an excellent, dynamic lp!!!
Neko Case "Fox Confessor...." Her vocals are awesome here, soundstage is somewhat diminished but an excellent lp.
Jenny Lewis @ the Watson Twins "Rabbit Fur Coat", Great!
The National "High Violet" not superior sonically, but a damn good record!
Birdy "selftitled", a 15 year old that can make you/me cry!
I could go on...........
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"High Violet" = this lp gets better with the resolution your system is capable of. A 'GREAT' lp IMO.
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Somebody stop me... Suzanne Vega "Beauty @ Crime" dynamics in spades!!!!
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Before the night is through...

I have a friend to thank for this one....

Kim Richey "Rise"

Get it, really, It's awesome!!!! It will cost you some $$$, but it's worth it!
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Chris, thank you for your dedication and diligence in loaning BT the Acutex and soliciting his comments. I agree, getting more folks back into vinyl is a great thing; I will contact Bruce and thank him. I found his comments about his preference for the ET2 with this cart to be interesting; I wish he had elaborated on the reasons why. My ET, while it uses the high pressure manifold, is still a 2 not a 2.5 since it uses the regular diameter spindle.
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