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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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@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!


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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.

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You are most likely correct. This was the direction you pointed me to initially years ago.
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@ct0517 ,

IMO, Going further, you/one should differentiate these important differences before a recommendation?  Right?
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@ct0517 ,

You have the experience/.I have the financial loss..
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