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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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saubmgc
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Fellow ET-2 owners,

Surplus Center has a quantity of Medo AC0110 pumps available for $19.99 each. I bought one the other day to try out and found that it delivered a steady 6psi to my arm and was fairly quiet compared to my stock Takatsuki pump. The 30 minute duty cycle is a bit troubling, but found that after 30 minutes the pump didn't get too hot. I got a second pump and plan to hook them up to a surge tank and see what happens...Here's the link: https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=4-1894&catname=

I would appreciate others thoughts on using this particular pump.

Regards,
Mark
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ct0517 OP
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Hi Mark

Wow - thats a great price on these pumps.
Here is a direct link to your site.

Medo Pump

I paid $60 or something like that for each of the two I had. Placing a really small fan next to the pump will alleviate any worries of overheating. Years ago I accidentally left mine on all weekend to return with no problems.

Cheers Chris
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slaw
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I appreciated Chris's song list earlier, I also agree with a few others there. I've come across an interesting item that I'm currently using. I plan on integrating it into upcoming projects.

www.DragonPlate.com. I'm using the PP core plate.

I can only state the remarkable sonic upgrade it has made under my EAR phono. You can decide for yourself.
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slaw
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Saubmgc: I had a Medo AC120 (I believe) and while it performed well beyond it's stature, it did run hot. Still no trouble in the long run. It's been gone for quite a while. I'm running 18.5 psi with my current compressor.
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slaw
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Nandric:

I'm an interested party in regards to a second Acutex 420STR. I love mine! If it wasn't for Chris I wouldn't have mine.

I'm enjoying my system more than ever now! No turning back.
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