Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened?

@ct0517 ,

Regarding your post above...that the ET user should set the record height level with the inscribed line in the center of the manifold.....although I’ve owned mine for 30 years, and I set mine up (eyed) for the record height to be in the center of the spindle (looking straight into the spindle), I never remember reading in the manual any indication of that "inscribed line", therefore, I never noticed it. I just uncovered mine just to check and it is correct. (These types of things would be great to read in the manual.) I think it could use a re-write.

Thanks for that post.

@bdp24 ,

The ET was on a VPI, will be on my TT project at some point. I'm using a Funk Firm FXR on the Rock 7 The FF arm has X bracing in the arm tube, making it very stiff. Has Max ever released his latest arm?

@bdp24 ,

I failed to mention that I have a Moerch DP8 that I'm planning on using with the Rock 7 at some point as well.

@bdp24 ,
Using my ET with the VPI MKIV, I realized that the spring suspension wasn't optimal. I then modified that table to use Symposium Rollerblock Jrs. That was a definite improvement in SQ but still, I felt the ET needed a solid/stable support.

I use to see the ET on SOTA tts all the time. Since I've never owned one, I cannot comment. The one thing I've learned over the years is, in audio, things aren't always black & white.

@uberwaltz,

It's a great hobby. The idea of the stylus tracing a record exactly as the cutting head makes perfect sense. Yet there are different ways of going about it for the best sound, the least wear on records etc... If you're looking to fall in love, (as I did) years ago, just like @ct0517 mentioned earlier, "LTL", you have that outlet to explore.

@uberwaltz,

My comments below are meant to help.

I've always noticed your upgrade path and how fast it moves. If I may, I'd slow down a little. For me, I found that the more time I spend with one "upgrade" before making a move like, buying another piece of gear, the better.
I do love, your love for this hobby my friend.

@uberwaltz,

I appreciate your response my friend. I don't think you're a spoiled brat.