Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners

I finally got 2 Medo 0110 pumps to try. Both of them give me about 5psi at the arm. One of the is quieter.

My plan is to build a box for it using MDF and lined with foam. For now this is going to be a closed box with no fan, so it could create some heat issue. But I worry that if I cut out some vents for the cooling (plus adding a PC Fan), the noise would be a bit too much as I need to place it in the living room where I also have the stereo.

Will give it a try coming weeks.

Hi tequila,

I am using one Medo 910 pump (very loud) and built a silencer box similar to what you describe, except that I used two computer fans ported to/from the outside of the box to cool the pump chamber and built foam labyrinths on either end of the box to pass the forced air in and out to the pump chamber while deadening noise.  It is not dead quiet but barely audible when placed in a closet just outside my listening room. The pump still gets hot even with the added forced induction, but stays much cooler than in a sealed box. Hope this is helpful.

Dave

Fellow ET Two lovers,

What has happened to us? Nothing new to say about this fantastic tonearm? I continue to hear new and amazing sonic revelations with every tweak or, most recently, improvements in my system that show I have not yet heard the full sonic capability of this arm despite many years of audio partnership.

I hate to see this thread fall into oblivion.  Miss the "good ole days" of gushing enthusiasm and assaultive debate. Wish I knew how to revive it.  Could use some help from the "Founding Fathers"...

Dave

Hi Dave

Sounds like you are really enjoying your setup and music. You know it got me thinking. Some people seeing this thread in the Audiogon Analog list for the first time may be wondering ...... how the hell does an Audiogon thread about a tonearm of all things, reach 1,238,000 views on 1500 posts ?

I think this is because.

1) The thread contains good information on the ET2 tonearm from actual owners supported with information that has been got from Bruce Thigpen directly. It dispenses with the many audiophile myths on the tonearm, some from professionals in the business - shame on them :^) ....  and with air bearing tonearms in general.

2) There is also good information for audiophiles/music lovers in general.

3) There are good stories. :^)

But I think you said it best and it mirrors my experiences.

I have not yet heard the full sonic capability of this arm despite many years of audio partnership.

As the weather starts turning colder vinyl will be helping me to keep warm. Turntables have come and gone as have cartridges. My ET 2.5 has remained and will continue to do so.

My only issue right now is I want a second newer Timeter Arydyne air pump but ...their prices have skyrocketed - is it any coincidence with this thread ?

and the dollar exchange as they are all coming from the US is just terrible for Canadians. Can’t justify it.

I am reminded of my first email to Mr. Verdier who made my turntable and his email response back to me some years ago.

Dear Sir,
Thank you for your message.
A gap of 1cm is absolutely normal.
Can you tell me more about your curious tone arm?
Please accept my best regards.
J.C.VERDIER

Many North American audio products are not well known in Europe.

:^)

Cheers Chris

Hi Chris,

You are and always have been the perfect patron/owner of this thread. Totally agree with the points you made re: the overwhelming enthusiasm perpetually demonstrated in this thread and the resulting post count. Who wooda thunk it? Outstanding job, buddy!

The point I attempted to articulate the other day was that I easily recall three, four, and sometimes many more helpful, enthusiastic, and occasionally argumentative responses from the ET Two-faithful to a newcomer’s inquiry. It struck me in reading your multiple but lone responses to tequila that we may have hit an engagement lull by our old buddies and friends, myself included.

Tequila’s inquiries define the opportunity for us all to share our love for and experiences with this superlative tonearm. Let me lead by example in belatedly offering tequila (and others) any and all help and support that I can, being a long-time owner/lover of a VPI TNT/ET Two rig. This is a great combo IMHO and benefits tremendously from a few simple and inexpensive tweaks that I learned from you and frogman (and others). I tried to dutifully describe my mods in the "My System" section for this purpose:

https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/3778

Be sure to click on the easy-to-overlook "Toggle details" button to read my comments. I still humbly acknowledge being on the perpetual learning curve with my analog setup (and my system in general).

Best to you as always Chris,
Dave