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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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gyneguy225
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Well Harry,
There you have it. I wouldn't argue with freebies, but YMMV.
What a great resource this thread has been!
Cheers,
John
analogluvr
859 posts
 
 Hi Harry, I have done the tweak that frog man suggested. I used rubber grommets  which gave me about a quarter to half inch extra height. Also as I believe somebody else suggested I think it isolated the armboard better.  Very easy fix in my opinion. 
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vpi
223 posts
 
So now I have a dilemma.  Frogman sending the extra arm board and Bruce sending the longer grub spikes.  Ahhh, so many choices, so little time.

John, you are so right.  Over the last month + I have done about four ot five tweaks to my analog front end.  All directly or indirectly the result of suggestions or ideas expressed on this thread.  Each such tweak resulted in a marked, repeatable improvement in my listening experience.  And, the level of technical expertise possessed by the people here is amazing.  

It is very rewarding. I only wish I had more to offer.  Hopefully just reporting my results can be of assistance to others.

But lastly, John you must develop greater sensitivity for the elderly when you speak of how old your "antique" equipment is.  :)

Cheers,
Harry (Grandpa)


gyneguy225
93 posts
 
I guess I'm not sensitive about those terms, but I did get a bit hurt when someone, a young know-it-all, referred to me as "old school."
Experience helps. I've stepped in most of the potholes already. Some people have a long way to go to catch up with me. 
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vpi
223 posts
 
Well said John.   In an effort to contribute I want to give a shout out to the Medo AC0105 air pump.  It is rated at 7.11 PSI so it's only suited for those of us who have not upgraded to the high pressure manifold.  It is also rated for a 60 min duty cycle.  That aside, I have been using this pump for about three months and twice I have forgotten to turn it off when I went go bed.  It just keeps pumping along and my gauge says I'm getting about 8 PSI.   It is not quiet enough to be close by the listening position and does run hot.  However, in my experience, it is quieter than the famous Wisa.

I solved both issues by building a sound box with a plate fan in one end and vent in the other.  The box is built from mdf and lined with carpet padding both acquired from the audiophile dept. at Home Depot.  The plate fan is very quiet and purchased from Amazon.

I have about $125.00 in the whole project including the pump and a new PVC surge tank.

Anyone wanting more details, let me know.  
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