Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners

I stand corrected.  I do have the Takatsuki app6ga which only has the model number and no manufacturer.  I always thought it was by Wisa.  I finally got the Jun  Air pump working (actually my version is by Werther international, P15-TC1) and it works well but it cycles and produces a loud POP as it switches. I will try a slow start module and see if that helps. If that fails I may need to set up a large tank and either leave it on or suffer the wait each time I go to use it.  It is pretty quiet but I may yet move it out of the room. 

Next step is to re plumb the air supply and include a surge tank. Not expecting much, if any gain, as the compressor already has a small tank.

@pegasus 

I have used the ET2 &vET2.5 with a variety of cartridges including high compliance with no issues. A little tip - you can add eddy brake damping to the lateral arm motion for high compliance cartridges by placing a little cupboard door magnet under the spindle on the opposite side of the air bearing from the cartridge. This actually works, you will be surprised, when I first tried it I actually got an increase in volume, presumably because the cartridge is more stable and focussed. Dynavector uses this same principle with their Dynavector arms - if you look at the back end of a Dynavector arm you will see an arc plate sitting between a pair of magnets - as the arm moves the plate moving across the magnets creates eddy damping of the motion.

With my cartridge having a compliance of 15x10(-6) I don't think I need the magnet but I may try it just to eliminate the approach.  How do I pick a magnet of the proper strength? 

I think I need to rebuild my P15TC pump as it can't quite keep up at 20psi.  According to ET the small diameter high pressure manifold should consume about 2-3 liters a minute and the pump should be able to supply 5-6 LPM at 20 psi.  It also pumps a large amount of oil.  Perhaps I now know why I was able to purchase this $1400 dollar pump for $140.  I Can live with it for now but suspect not after adding a bleed valve which is on the way.  I fully suspect parts are available and not extremely expensive.  More research needed. 

I don't think I need the magnet but I may try it just to eliminate the approach.  How do I pick a magnet of the proper strength? 

I used something like this -

https://www.bunnings.co.nz/handee-white-heavy-duty-magnetic-cupboard-door-catch_p0280054?store=9502&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15792554575&gbraid=0AAAAADL7rPqB15ds9Db-4KgOR---oU_Zw&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5JnK39LzjwMV-NsWBR3Z0yJ8EAQYASABEgL3_vD_BwE

placed on its side with the 2 edges of the magnets running parallel to the spindle just below. 

I suspect you mean the magnet below the spindle just above?