You've just reminded me - I got a big improvement when I put an isolation transformer between the mains and the pumps. Much smoother sound.
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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Have filters and a pressure gauge, but not sure what a "regulator" is and locally what industry would be the best source for a suitable unit. Hi Grant - this picture shows a regulator (black top dial knob), moisture bulb and trap, pressure gauge They can be purchased separately or as a unit at any hydraulics place typically located in industrial areas. Total cost about $70 us dollars. The regulator allows you to dial the pressure down or up. The one in the picture is portable. You can hold it in your lap sitting in your sweet spot, and adjust the pressure up or down and hear how the music delivery is affected. You open the regulator by lifting up – turn clockwise and counter clockwise. When the music sounds best to you in your room – push it back in to lock – your done. As a kind of tune up I personally recommend anyone with an ET2 send alot more air than is needed to the tonearm so you can determine if you have any leaks from screws/bolts. This tonearm was meant to last forever – its industrial quality just like Bruce’s subwoofer :^) subwoofer The worst thing you can do is blow the tube off. Bruce Thigpen can also replace your low pressure manifold for a high pressure one. This changes out the manifold only – the spindle stays so you are left with a high pressure ET2 not a ET 2.5. I recommend emailing him to get the current price which is very reasonable. The high pressure manifold allows you to run low and high pressure with the ET2. Cheers |
The pump talk reminded me that Ketchup provided ET2 flow rates to us back in Nov - here is the link to his post which contains the information from his testing. Thx again Ketchup. ET2 Flow Rates |
Richard Krebs ET2 Setup (Custom) Richard Krebs ET2 setup pic 1 Richard Krebs ET2 setup pic 2 Hi Richard, if you are in a position to discuss many are probably wondering what I am right now from looking at these pictures. I have to ask if any of what we see can be duplicated, made again, or was it a one time effort of passion ? Not your typical counterweight setup ? If you are not in a position to discuss – understand - wonderful setup. Cheers Chris |
Chris, I was Googling images of "Garrard 301" and "ET-2" or something like that today and actually spotted another picture of Richards table. There are a few pictures here near the bottom of the thread. I have thought about making a new manifold housing for mine, but I eventually come to my senses and realize that I should just get the table up and running first! Anyway, can you believe that I can not find one photo of a Garrard 301 with an ET-2 or ET-2.5 arm? |
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