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New cartridge for Eminent Technology ET2
I would suggest to determine what the ideal cartridge weight/compliance characteristic is for your ET2 and pick a cart from by there versus pick a cart and then work to get the arm to like it :)  
Can a modern arm beat my MAX-282?
@domino22 no, I think the 4pt11 is very nice too, but for the case of those well known carts that like higher mass the 4pt14 is great.   @rauliruegas unfortunately not. Have friends that do. I would gladly though...  
Can a modern arm beat my MAX-282?
Oh and some people would never have an FR64S or 3012 R in their system and others never without :) such is the hobby  
Can a modern arm beat my MAX-282?
Very nice analog system. Step up in either table or arm will be VERY expensive. It is possible that you might test out a few phono preamps against the excellent C47. Odds are good it will be very costly to beat as well, but sometimes it is a matte... 
reputable repair Washington state
Glad it was simple and cheap !  
Solid State Phono Stages
@thiefoflight hopefully you do get to demo the 810lp, it fits your characterization of 'SS with personality' from my experience. I represent a solid state phono from Germany called the Audiospecials Phonolab and had it in a comparo with the ( more... 
reputable repair Washington state
A bit more diagnosis before driving over here [ I am in Seattle ;) ] is prudent. There should be two connections at rear of table; dc power in and tonearm cable out. Which are you wiggling?  
reputable repair Washington state
Arm rewire?   
Groovemaster II tonearm
I have an interest, so try and stay away from too much subjective commentary. The Groovemaster is a great tonearm and good value. More balanced and controlled than the vintage  FR64S, which for anyone considering a high mass arm should be a point ... 
Groovemaster II tonearm
I’ll bump the thread by adding a few objective details: The current arm is the Groovemaster III A mk2 arm can be upgraded to the new counterweight assembly ( and arm lift ) ~ $200 The effective mass of 22g is calculated using ( iirc ) 14g heads... 
FR64 cartridge suggestions
Me too I need a proper set pin for my B60 clone as well ;)  
Turntable - The Next Step
Although the Phenomena phono is good, if it were me: Hagermann Trumpet Technics SL1200GR Audio Technica VM760SLC ( or similar MM )   That combo is under $3500 all in. I know these are not new ideas, there is a reason they are mentioned over a... 
Audio Note TT3 Voyd tonearm suggestions
Do you know the weight range limits as relates to suspension balance?  
Best budget turntable?
Between a P3 and a 1500c I say Technics all day :) Unless you want to make it a father son project and clean up something nice and vintage?   
Decided to try a SPU cartridge
Groovemaster III is a pretty great value for new production. Of course vintage SME or Fidelity Research could be fun too...