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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Chris,
Thanks for all the info.  I'm afraid it would be too noisy for my setup.  All my equipment is in a closet at the front of my room but I'd still be only about 15 to 18 ft away.  I don't have the luxury of a basement to isolate the noise.
Harry

Harry - I understand. Something to consider if one has limited space, one floor. These units are highly mobile - like a serving cart as they are on wheels. One fellow I know keeps it covered with a vase/flower on top out of the way. When he uses it he rolls it to a corner room. He has the air tube line attached close to the wall board like the cable TV company line going to this room so his wife does not get upset. Hooks up the air line and plugs it into the AC. Then when done rolls it back out of the way and covers it up again.  
@vpi,

I have my Jun-Air in my bedroom. Of coarse I’m divorced.

As I imagine Jeff Foxworthy might say..."if you’re a real audiophile.. you’ll find a way to....."

I live close enough to Elkin I could drive there, pick it up and feel good at the moment. My concern is, my history with Timeter. Well, my history with their distributors which, on my experience is who one has to deal with. I purchased one of their units...years ago. If I hadn’t paid with my credit card, given the resources the card provided me for recourse, I’d be out my initial product price and no further way to proceed. After around one year of (wrangling), I was sent a repair kit and was made good for any outlay I had incurred. It was a time consuming process and an unnecessary process for any customer with whom, a professional relationship  was expected!!!!!!!!!!

Years ago, I had to file a claim through my Visa card. With Timeter’s practices, that do not favor the customer. (I’ll pass). Love my Jun-Air and my Motorguard filter system. Stay away from Timeter!

Your self-described laziness, well,, just doesn’t seem a good fit.
@vpi,

Don’t know what the decible rating is for the Timeter is, you both are talking about...?

My Jun_Air is around 45dbs.

Pretty damn quiet. Built like a TANK. Find a used one. The are a life-time type of product, for sure!


Let’s be clear here. i am referencing Timeter ARIDYNE compressors only. No other line.

Did you not own a PCS 414 or something along that level ?  Correct me if I am wrong as I am going by memory. 

That line is used for dispensing medical product.  

Its an Apples and Oranges comparison.

Allied Health Care which makes Timeter, manufacturers many compressors for various needs.

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Also we are not discussing buying these Aridynes from Allied Health Care or one of their dealers. They are being purchased from surplus dealers, resellers for 5-10% of what they cost new. Its plug and play, no water to collect in a bottle for humid areas, and highly mobile.