Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners

Harold-not-the-barrel: Here are the questions I should have asked...
(1) The marker you gave 'O'(I can't duplicate it), followed by mad scientists, .....

Why is it you and only you who have the courage to respond?

Why is it when (I), give from my heart, my feelings regarding the whole musical experience, regarding us , vinyl spinners,... no one, no one but you responds?

Is it the lack of passion for the musical experience?

Is it that others just want to respond to those who may have specific knowledge of equipment they own?

Maybe it's because no one really wants to address the main issue. That main issue is MUSIC. It's not equipment. It's not "mine is better than yours, it's not, who has listened to or had the opportunity to evaluate more eguipment...

Are any of you seeing my reason for this post?

There was a time, not long ago that I was intimidated by this whole process. No longer.

I think this is where I part ways with you all.

I just don't get it.

Slaw.

Fear not your are not alone!

Way back in this thread, I think, I talked about the connection with music being the key. The way it makes us "FEEL"
I also talk about this on my web site.
A system is just a collection of machines, sometimes this menagerie comes together in such a way that we connect directly with the music. It is a wonderful sensation and I could not live without it!

cheers.

Slaw, as Richard said, you are not alone. Its a bit presumptuous to assume that because there were no responses to your "diatribes" (your word) that you are the only one with passion for the music. You are clearly very passionate about your music and I admire and commend you for that. There are many reasons why some may not be able to post for a few days and those reasons should be obvious to someone like yourself who has previously taken protracted periods of "time off" from posting; it is not a personal slight nor indication of lack of passion.

Since you stated that you dreaded the responses I will oblige you and take you to task over the issue of passion for music. You have an obvious passion for music that you like; but, it seems, only if it sounds good ("audiophile-good"). A while back, and in response to your suggestion that we persue a common reference, I recommended an LP that you deemed "unlistenable" due to its sound. That came as a surprise to me since it was an LP that is highly regarded for its sound quality as well as its music. I would respectfully suggest that the strongest passion for music would allow us to ignore less than perfect sound and simply enjoy the music; yes, even on a table radio. Good music doesn't need the help of fancy equipment to make its point; as nice a the equipment is.

****as nice a(s) the equipment is.****; and as the ET2'r babe so nicely demonstrates. I'll bet there's some passion for music there! Jazz, in particular. Huh, you say? Look up the original meaning of the word as used by musicians :-)

Slaw, I guess what I am trying to say is (and, apologies if my previous post came across as snippy) that passion is great; but, never stop having plain-ol fun with your music. Regards.

I was kind of dreading any responses but was ultimately disappointed that there were really no responses.

Slaw to add to Richard and Frogman's comments.
imo - It is always better to give than to receive. Meaning rewarding - gut feel stuff.
You gave "the gift" as far as this hobby is concerned to me.
Music that touched you and you put it out there.
IMO - you can't get more personal and giving to others than this in this hobby.
Never expect anything back.
I hope to see more recommendations from you.

The marker you gave 'O'(I can't duplicate it), followed by mad scientists, .....

Copy and paste from Harold's post.

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In Windows: Start>>All Programs>>Accessories>>System Tools>>Character Map (Sometimes called 'Keyboard Map')

select characters from different languages.

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I changed it up. can't find the marks on either end that Harold used ?