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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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Dover - I always thought shagging around with the system was housework

Dover – What is your definition of shagging.

If you mean ‘experimenting’, its a release for me along with a couple other hobbies from staring at a screen for 30+ years in IT. The problem is when I get on to something I disappear. I promised my wife yesterday if she let me play with some magnets I would watch the Oscars with her. Re: The Oscars - She thinks I am like the guy in Silver Linings. I saw it a month ago – some parts hit home. I tell her my meds are the music, running ...and a little red wine.

Out of interest do you run your Verdier with or without the ball inserted?

My opinion on the setup ball was expressed here.

setup ball
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Ketchup
When you had your three magnets in a row, did you notice any difference in sound as a record side progressed?

Ketchup – the way I used the three magnets in a row the effect was very subtle, so too hard to answer the question sorry. In a tower three on top of one another the effect is more noticeable in system. My spindle is sitting high compared to where the magnets are when in a row.
I will say lack of knowledge about the magnets prevented me from experimenting further. The discussion here and the experience with the Dynavector arm made me want to experiment.
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Chris.

Shagging is something done here in NZ between consenting adults.
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Dover/Richard/Frogman and others trying the magnets.

Another short listening session today then I had to head out for the evening. My impressions are mixed now. Not sure what to think. I really feel with myself, when tweaking like this what I can hear can depend alot on my mood going in, and how the day went. This is why multiple sessions are required for me over time. I have added more magnet slivers (4) to each side. Will have a few more listening sessions this week.

Richard/Dover

I used to enjoy “shagging” fly balls during practice playing baseball when I was younger.
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I reached out to Bruce to get his opinion about the shims idea for the manifold. Look forward to his response and will post back what he says.
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