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Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
@stuogawa @djspinner  et al Bruce is around. He just responded to my email.  Chris,  Yes, we can still perform service on the ET-2 and parts, I hope this helps - brucetWith that. We all recognize that Bruce will not be around forever, but this ton... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Thanks for the PM Tim - as it alerted me to the thread. Guys, I have been away and am in the middle of moving house. My gear is being consolidated into one large room. I have decisions to make regarding speakers. 8^0 Hello Pegasus and welcome to t... 
2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine
@dracule1 I received a follow up email from Matthew at Pitch Perfect Audio, California. https://pitchperfectaudio.wordpress.com/ He is a dealer representing JC Verdier and was referred by Tone Imports. La Platine - $13,995 US Dollars.  
2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine
^^^^^^received reply same day from Eric. Dear sir,Thanks for your inquiry.You can contact our US/Canada distributor at the following address : toneimports@mac.com Best regards,Eric Verdier. 
Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive
^^^^Nope...today you just pick a tt and cart and hope for the best I think.According to some older friends I know of - that's the way they described it being done in the 60's......... 8^0 I was born in the 60's so can't say. Got my first turntabl... 
Fidelity Research FR64s Headshell dilemma
@lohanimal The factory headshell does present a dilemma - if you do not have one. From the FR64/66 owners manual. The distance from the front of the head shell to the stylus tip should be adjusted so that it is 7mm.https://photos.app.goo.gl/i3qfaW... 
How Much Have Turntables and Arms Improved in 35 Years
King Harold Are you looking for general forum banter, or looking to upgrade ? If the later I would suggest to simply look to history. The ET2 was put on many turntables when it came out. As far as VPI is concerned that meant the HW19. Harry W. at ... 
How to adjust height of Eminent Technology ET-2 tonearm
Dave - if you really want to try out that cartridge it is a very easy fix. It's a SOTA Star Sapphire vacuumI believe you have a wood plinth. This means they installed the ET2 with the aluminum sub plate so that the three ET 2 leveling spikes don'... 
How to adjust height of Eminent Technology ET-2 tonearm
See the Bolt in the smaller Blue Circle. https://photos.app.goo.gl/hGcy2jPkRL7BYD7z7It is important to try to keep the air bearing midpoint (inscribed line on casing) level with the record. I recommend you skim through the manual to understand wha... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
@bdp24 Eric not sure if you saw the question above. Can you please provide more detail on how you created this tank circuit?I have had a couple emails asking about this circuit. If you have any information on this, pls post. Thanks Chris   Hope th... 
How to adjust height of Eminent Technology ET-2 tonearm
Hi DaveThe entire arm assembly needs to be raised by that much. Bruce Thigpen designed 3 adjustment holes specifically for that purpose  in the Joint..... also known as the "Gooseneck". See the linked picture.   https://photos.app.goo.gl/yss4o759R... 
Tonearm mount to the plinth vs arm board vs rotating arm board vs isolated tower
Nikola - re your magnets question.to best understand the French Connection and answer your question well. There is a brand new for 2020 AudioGon La Platine thread at this link.   https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/2020-update-jc-verdier-la-pl... 
Tonearm mount to the plinth vs arm board vs rotating arm board vs isolated tower
^^^^^^^^^^^^^@nandric You used qualification ’’illusion’’ but without any argumentation. Nikola - It is not possible to "argue".... "illusions" they are personal and definitely not rigid 8^0 But if the court allows, I can provide ..ah...representa... 
Tonearm mount to the plinth vs arm board vs rotating arm board vs isolated tower
^^^^The oil is realThe spikes are real. The pneumatic feet are real. The sand filled base plate is real. The end objective result for all of this paraphernalia.....is fake, an illusion, not real, and it is limited only by ones imagination. For thi... 
Tonearm mount to the plinth vs arm board vs rotating arm board vs isolated tower
@nandric Nikola. I never used the words "cheap TT's". You did, and it changes the meaning. To the idler fan (the subject of this thread is about an idler); there is "hidden" "intrinsic" value in what is acquired for this small sum of money .....if...