Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners

yo-yo-yo wassup ?

Been digging out from the past storm with a very weak snowblower. :^( We hardly got any of the white stuff that hit Buffalo a couple of weeks ago. It was seriously looking like a brown Christmas. That changed 2 days ago! Should have dealt with the symptoms of a stretched auger belt last year. Ones gets lazy with age.
Bought 20 years ago my Craftsman 11 hp 31 inch snow throw can once again win the snow pissing contest after replacing a $20 auger belt. A timeless design. I am a total sucker for these kinds of things. I am surrounded by this stuff and I include my audio gear when I say this; It will all outlast me. I can't stand disposable items ...which is what our society has become.

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Its important when having so much fun hurling snow 20 feet to avoid hitting your wife's car. The 4 month old pup can't seem to resist himself, jumping and hurling himself too; trying to catch waves the of flying snow being thrown out by this incredible man made invention. btw - This is the only time you will ever be able to find a black lap pup - in amongst all the white stuff at night. He normally needs to wear a collar flashing light so we can find him in the dark.

In the spirit of this thread, some ET2 passion shots to warm things up a bit ? coming up

Too funny!

****I can't stand disposable items ...which is what our society has become. ****

An endless argument (not really) between my wife and I. I am always lobbying to hang unto things like our old Sub-Zero which, even after a couple of major surgeries cools and freezes like no other. Funny about your lab pup. Our Artie loves to try and catch the shower of leaves when using my beast of a leaf blower (Husqvarna; again). Loves it second only to sitting still with an expression of total contentment when I blow dry him with it.

Anxiously awaiting your "Audiophile (w)rap".

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Funny about your lab pup. Our Artie loves to try and catch the shower of leaves when using my beast of a leaf blower (Husqvarna; again).
Loves it second only to sitting still with an expression of total contentment when I blow dry him with it.

What a life !

Yup .... 13 to 15 years of a good dogs life, with a family that cares. This is starting to look really good to me ....

Audiophile (w)rap

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The 2014 ET 2 Year End Audiophile W(rap)

Some of the past pics and ideas from this thread to give others information sharing, and maybe get creative juices going for those that are in gear mode, or looking to do something different. Please feel free to post your ideas and pics to give the others ideas. You can also send me a link or pic at bcpguy (at) bell (dot) net and I can post it for you.

To start it off.

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Mona Lisa of ET 2 tonearm wiring
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imo - This is Tonearm Wire Art and belongs in an Audiophile Art gallery

Wire Art 1

Wire Art 2

Note also the special audiophile wrap on the armtube. Happy face loop putting the weight of the wires downward where it leaves the armtube. Minimal and consistent resistance across the record. For me and my anal attitude toward Mr. Wires (I am still searching for a wireless solution). If I am using a flat plinth surface, this is the route I would take.

Serious passion lives here. :^)

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Go Your Own Way
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In the spirit of Fleetwood Mac's "Go Your Own Way"

The first time I saw this ET2 setup my lower jaw dropped.

Total and absolute Individualization, customization, and imagination to an extreme level.

Serious passion lives here. :^)

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The Aspiring ET 2 Comedian
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If your current situation does not provide you with the ability to make people sing and dance, then how about

making them laugh....

(Sharing knowledge and information from direct experiences works well too.)

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Swiss Army Knife
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Many have called the ET 2, a swiss army knife version of a tonearm on the LP, with its Zero tracking error, and the multitude of adjustments to match up to the record. Its the Slave, the record is the Master. I think everyone still remembers this one ?

Micrometer ET2

Serious passion lives here. :^)

From my own direct experiences, any new owners trying to make this level of precision work; better have their Music Room, Speakers and Amp/s combination already dialed in ahead of time. There is no place to hide here. Unlike my pivot arms which when set up at even 90%, can sound decent. This is an all or nothing scenario. You will know if it is out.

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The Freedom Fighter
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In the spirit of the P40.

The Freedom Fighter

In this example - a rare eye condition necessitates the use of special glasses. The left eye (in the pic) wants to go straight. The right eye (can't be seen) wants to keep turning right. The glasses correct this condition.

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ET 2 on a Pedestal
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The one that started all this insanity and was part of the inspiration to start this thread.

The ET2 on a Pedestal

In this case a 20 lb hunk of brass cut from a brass billet. I wish some of my financial investments were doing as well as this hunk of brass is in regards to market prices ! The ET 2 loves to be on its own pedestal. The reason ? The wires coming off the ET 2 drop naturally and can be put into a happy face loop. Keep the wires happy and you will keep your ET 2 happy; has been my experience anyways. The pedestal is a natural for wire management.

And last but not least.....

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Audiophile ET2 Armtube Wrap
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The wrap seen here works best from December 15 to about January 2rd.

Guaranteed to make those holiday tunes more enjoyable for you and your guests. Once outside of the holiday period, with some imagination, the wrap can be replaced with images of your favorite music makers, maybe your favorite pet or .........how about your spouse ? Can you Imagine her (or him) riding the grooves to your favorite music ? Guaranteed to put a smile on the faces of your guests. For me I am thinking the man in black is going to look good on my mag wand.....

And let's not forget the additional benefit for Audiophiles ..... the visual placebo effect is engaged if images are from dead classical composers, and / or jazz musicians. :^)


That's a w(rap)........
Wishing you and yours a safe healthy holiday season.

Cheers

A safe healthy holiday season to you and ours; and all who read this. And thank you for what is, without a doubt, one of the most interesting, educational, and (by Audiogon standards) safe healthy threads; not to mention fun which is something we sometimes forget about in our search for audio perfection.

****For me I am thinking the man in black is going to look good on my mag wand..... ****

Definitely! But only the mag. The livelier aluminum should be reserved for the spouse; or.....

http://m.youtube.com/?#/watch?v=0M3uR24_V10

A voice as mellifluous as the sound of a well-setup ET2. Speaking of audio, setup geometry and the Mona Lisa....

http://geometricinspired.com/da-vincis-mona-lisa/

He may have used the Golden Ratio in his wire designs, but I still prefer the AudioNote to the Cardas....