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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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ct0517 OP
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This ad showed up in my inbox this morn. Apparently NOS Wisa's but note the 220v. I never used a WISA myself so can't confirm the pressure they deliver at the arm itself.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WISA-air-pump-for-Eminent-Technology-Tonearm-NOS-nice-upgrade-air-bearing-220v-/271295538394?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:CA:1120&autorefresh=true

Just sharing - no affiliation with ad.
manitunc
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yeah, saw the ad. My system has enough going on without adding a step down transformer.
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Manitunc - did a damping trough come with any of your three ET2's ?
flemke
557 posts
 
What effect does the damping trough have on the arm?
Does Bruce still sell them?
Tim
rugyboogie
178 posts
 
Was told that "troughs" are no longer available.
Sent my ET-2 in for upgrades which should be ready in few weeks.
Wonder if we get enough people together to make a group purchase that Bruce may make them available once again.
Anyone interested ?
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