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Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Hi Steve, welcome back. where have you been ? We all go through stuff ….. this hobby and forum is one way that helps me to deal with it. Look forward to hearing about your system updates. In follow up with Frogmans comments on the 420str, I am tot... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
It appears there are different versions of this Empire 4000 DIII cart. Mine looks similar in construction to Henry’s Desmond yours looks like this Similar to RaulsI am not a cartridge expert like u guys, but looking at the two different body styl... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
For some reason beyond conventional wisdom.......both Thuchan and I have found that the Empire 4000D/III really loves a high mass arm like the FR-66s and sounds positively euphoric in my Continuum Copperhead.I'm just saying......... Henry – accord... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Courtesy of Frogman Modified ET-2.5 with AudioNote Silver Wire 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Hi BH80231 – you can’t be late for this ET2 party. Its been going on for over 20 years… This tonearm has stood the test of time – like Dertonarm likes to sayFrogman – I think a lot of people would love to see your setup. My email is bcpguy@bell.ne... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Well Frogman – I wasn’t “multi-springing” wth the ET2 back when listening to the 420str last year. So am looking forward to your tweaking recommendations on it once you have had a chance to spend more time with it. Chris 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Hi Frogman – that 420str is a very interesting cartridge. “It is not a "beautiful" sounding cartridge. It is very direct sounding, with outstanding dynamic gradations, and fine sound staging.”Yes I had a similar experience. In fact when I had it o... 
matrix 803's.. i have chance to buy... worth it?
Here you go – scroll down the first column model to where matrix starts. This will give you model production years. Archive B&WMATRIX 803 FLOORSTANDING 1991-1993 MATRIX 803 S2 FLOORSTANDING 1992-1998 You want the S2 version. much improved. Goo... 
matrix 803's.. i have chance to buy... worth it?
'I think they are almost twenty years old so they may need new surrounds soon, that would be my biggest concern".Highly unlikely unless they were abused - so you need to see and hear them personally. I am still using 805 and 801. They still look l... 
matrix 803's.. i have chance to buy... worth it?
Are the 803's the latest M version - Series 2. What is the price ? Many years ago (?) I used to have a HT Room with 803 matrix s2 front right and left, and 805 matrix center channel and rears. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Hello Lawrence you said we need to get back to the music people enough with the audiophile BSI really like your passion. If you are really serious about this I would take a few of your posts and use them here ?IMO you may get more traction ? IDK ... 
Has anybody tried the Reed 3P?
Lew - I am considering a second arm for my Lenco which has an all wood plinth. Sorry for the typo. 
Has anybody tried the Reed 3P?
I would like to learn some information about this Reed tonearm. Lewn said There are now data on the Reed website that are interpreted to mean that the Red Cedar, Pernambucco, and one other wood are the three best in terms of lowered resonance. I n... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Hi TheKong. I was wondering if you made any progress with your direct couple ET 2.5 counterweight project ? 01-09-12: ThekongHi everyone, very interesting topic! I have obtained a used ET2 with Bruce’s upgrade 2.5 bearing, but have yet to set it ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
No need to apologize Nikola. I know I am very lucky to even find someone willing to repair the cartridge. I was being sarcastic. BTW – please remember not to discuss gov’t taxes with a Canadian – you will get no sympathy.