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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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manitunc
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Do you think there is a markup for medical equipment?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hiblow-Air-Pump-SPP-6GA-for-Tosoh-AIA-600-Immunoassay-/170637232077#ht_3419wt_1161

I just purchased the same pump on ebay for less than $50. good thing Bruce didnt see this.
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slaw
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Rugyboogie: If you set your mind to it, you can make a trough fairly easily. Get the appropriate diameter pipe. Cut it in half. Find an adhesive similar to the 3M and GO FOR IT! It's really not that hard.
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slaw
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Rubyboogie: Sorry, I just assume others have access to the necessary equipment for these things. After cutting the pipe in half you could fashion an end piece. It can all be sealed by silicone.
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slaw
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Dgarretson: Regarding your statewment about fashioning a tonearm wire from AN silver. That is on my list also. I'm seriously considering your "egg beater" design in the final product. Isn't that the whole point of these forums? To learn from others?........

A note. I'm considering drilling a slot on the opposite side of the ET armwand so one channel can exit from either side, thus a more stable tonearm wire set-up. IE: less opposing force, get it? I think it can be done without sacrificing armwand stability.

If you conceive it before me, I want the royalties.
rugyboogie
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Received an e-mail from Bruce, ready for shipment in another week or two. Waiting for a fitting that I am sending him.
It's a quick connect air fitting ala Kuzma Airline, part is $5 bucks but has to be shipped 3000 miles....
Slaw, no problem with tools etc, trained as a cabinet maker. Will contact you via pm once I get the ET up and running.
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