Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners

Richardkrebs: That is quite an unique design, so unique that it becomes very different from the standard ET design we are all using. In this respect there may be little use for any comparison. Therefore, I understand Ct0517's remark above. One thing I've been thinking about for some time for my upcoming tt project is machining tolerances. Checking my pricy platforms (Symposium, BDR) and even the acrylic top on my VPI plinth @ platter with a accurate level, there are enough variations in the degree of trueness that leaves me extremely conscious of the importance of the ability to machine as true as possible. This is one reason why I like the added flexability the stock ET design offers.

Slaw.
"Variations in the degree of trueness"
Totally agree. Since I had the luxury of building the arm and TT, almost concurrently, I could deal with these topics in real time.
Getting accurate alignment when two components are brought together from different manufacturers, without the ability to adjust, would be pure luck.

Slaw – good to hear from you again.

You are the only music lover I am personally aware of that has the capability and makes his own custom listening chair!

Thanks for sharing the pics of your setup Richard. An obvious amount of time and passion went into your setup. Interesting the side the oil trough is on.

I have thought a couple of times of removing the back end of the ET2 that holds the railing and handle to raise and lower the ET2. My Dynavector DV505 is without a lift and I hate it; but it also at the back which makes it awkward. I like having my ET2 arm lift especially into those late listening sessions. Putting the cartridge down is not the problem – its lifting it at the end – knobby fingers and a 10 year habit with the luxury of that elegant lever – I am not taking a chance on an expensive cartridge.

I believe Dover posted that he inserted some material in the handle to decouple it more.

Slaw.

Wrong thread I know, but are you in a position to tell us about your "up coming tt project" ?

Chris.
Yes lifting off at record end is an interesting exercise after a few glases of fine NZ Pinot Gris.
Which end for the trough? The one with the least amount of joins and material changes before we get to the cartridge. In my most humble opinion :-)
Was it Townsend that put the paddle on the headshell itself?