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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
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06-23-13: Richardkrebs
My TT and Pre happen to sit on granite surface plates, surplus left overs from our machin shop. They are used, not of their flatness but their energy sinking properties.
This is not correct. Granite is very very hard and therefore tends to pass energy straight through in both directions, it does not sink energy in of itself. Therefore what the granite sits on becomes important. For example HRS use a polymer to dampen the natural resonance their granite shelves.
Readers should also be aware that granite contains high levels of uranium and can be considered radioactive.
My own experience with granite is a hard edge to the sound in the upper mid lower treble - granite has a definite sonic signature related to it's natural resonance.
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ct0517 OP
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Slaw - I assume you've seen the 3D printed VPI arms... any thoughts?
Slaw I have owned the JMW 12 in the past. Here is a pic of my past JMW 12 with a pic from the web of the new VPI 3d tonearm.

http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1372035211.jpg

Other than materials they still look really similar to me? The wire placement doesn’t seem to have changed. It was used for antiskate as it would push back. The newer VPI arms have additional antiskate on the new arm. Not sure how this tonearm can be one piece?

what does the point in the cup rest on? I would think some stainless is needed on the inside of the female part.
richardkrebs
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Dover
Correction, you have not heard the full krebs upgrade.Two people in NZ have.
Please confine your comments in posts to those that are actually true.
dover
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06-24-13: Richardkrebs
Dover
Correction, you have not heard the full krebs upgrade.Two people in NZ have.
Please confine your comments in posts to those that are actually true.
Richardkrebs
Your assertion is wrong.
I have listened at length to the Technics krebsupgrade on 2 occasions in the past few months. I stand by my comments. At least 3 of your turntables are in NZ and some overseas. I know some of the owners well.
richardkrebs
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In order to maintain standards and ensure authenticity, I have initiated the use of identification labels on my upgrade. Going forward, only TTs that meet these standards will be shipped with this authentication. Every TT done by Bill meets these standards. In contrast the 2 off MK2s done in NZ do not, being prototype mules 1 and 2, they were effectively a work in progress. Both of these owners are aware of this and are getting their units brought up to spec FOC. This developmental work has meant that any brand DD TT can now be upgraded with a high level of confidence, circumventing the prototype stage.
Baring imports, there is only one TT in NZ that meets my requirements, a MK3, and that is mine.

Back on subject, Chris, we are waiting to hear about the mag wand performance.
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