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Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
but I hear a slight negative which does not exist with the mass approach. As I said, I think that it is caused by induced currents circulating the spindle.Hi Richard - Did you try the magnetic damping on belt drive or string drive as well ? Do you... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Dgarretson Dover, can you clarify a few points concerning the effective horizontal mass of ET? The manual states that it is 25-35gms. Is this the mass of the wand plus manifold tube, which is then increased by addition of up to 40gms in counterwei... 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Only thing is, after paying $10k for a TT, one would like to settle down and not fiddle around to get things right, that feeling some times weighs me down/Pani –imo - If anything a more expensive turntable makes things worse as it highlights other... 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
That is great info Topoxforddoc and Rugyboogie. Thanks for sharing.Am also Interested in the battery option as a next step. Count me in for any kind of group buy that gets considered. 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Hi Richard – email sent. Where are my manners ? Do you want to try the 420str cartridge? Your table and arm would need to be set up for the higher compliance. I was all ready to send it to NZ anyway. When you are done you can maybe pass it to Dov... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
RichardkrebsWith a pivoted arm the horizontal effective mass in multiplied by the head shell offset. Only a percentage of the cantilevers lateral movement is resisted by the arms horizontal mass in trying to rotate the arm the rest of this movemen... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Ketchup Anyway, can you believe that I can not find one photo of a Garrard 301 with an ET-2 or ET-2.5 arm?Ketchup - Does a JN Lenco with an ET 2.5 count ? 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Hi Richard – thanks for joining the thread and Ketchup thanks for that link which shows better pictures. Richard - A lot to think about in your post thanks for sharing. I need to digest it some more. A few things that hit me immediately though. Bi... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Richard Krebs ET2 Setup (Custom) Richard Krebs ET2 setup pic 1Richard Krebs ET2 setup pic 2Hi Richard, if you are in a position to discuss many are probably wondering what I am right now from looking at these pictures. I have to ask if any of what... 
Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm
Hi Richard Holy Moly. This being a TT thread will post a link in the appropriate thread :^) 
Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm
Hi Richard, Albert Porter, Bill Thalmann I came across your new website today. As a hobbyist with no affiliation to any of you - congrats on the new site and good luck. Richard May I ask if this pic from the site is your personal TT / Tonearm setu... 
Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm
Wonderful read Mosin. Thx for sharing. 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Thanks Pani – That ET2 tonearm and the Platine share 2 common dna elements. They have both passed the test of time and both can be highly tweaked / hot-rodded. The room is the big rock in audio. I have heard two SP10MKII’s in the same room with di... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
The pump talk reminded me that Ketchup provided ET2 flow rates to us back in Nov - here is the link to his post which contains the information from his testing. Thx again Ketchup. ET2 Flow Rates 
After market Motor + Belt drive for Verdier
Hi Maril555 – Looking forward to your impressions as well. When looking at the manual I smile when I read how Mr Verdier discusses the install options for the Platine. It probably has something to do with the French-English translation. Install o...