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cartridge for Eminent Technology ET2 tonearm?

I would like to listen for suggestions for cartridges from users of the Eminent Technology ET2 tonearm.
I already own the arm but am using a cartridge that I borrowed from the seller of the tonearm therefore I need to replace it.
The table is a Teres 255. I have an Air Tight ATC-1 pre with mm input. and Wavelength Gemini/Cain and Cain Single Ben speakers combination. I also own a Cotter L Mk. 2 step-up transformer for use with low gain MC cartridges.
Your help and comments on the combination that you are or have used will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
alanpiga
sean
6,231 posts
 
Denon 103, whichever version you fancy. Sean
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franklapdog
103 posts
 
I'm using a Lyra with no problem.Call Bruce and ask him.
ecclectique
509 posts
 
I use a koetsu rosewood, and have also used a denon 103d,shelter 501 as well as the grado statement. All of them work very well in the et-2.
frogman
7,364 posts
 
I have used an ET2/high pressure manifold/Wisa pump for years, mounted on a VPI HW19 Mk4. Cartridges that I have used with it have been: Grado 8 series, Grado TLZ, VDH MC10, VDH MC1, Shure Vmr, AT OC9, AT 170???, Carnegie 1, Decca London (!!), Koetsu Black, and Monster AG1000 and Monster AG2000.

The best performance was with the Monster cartridges, the 2000 in particular. The combination of ET2/Monster was a very popular one, at one time; and recommended by many dealers. One of the key issues seems to be the ET2's preference for a low compliance cartridge, as recommended by Thigpen himself. The Grados and others (except the Decca) all worked and sounded fine as well, with the expected sonic differences; but as far as trackability, they all worked acceptably. Keep in mind that I have the table on a wall mounted shelf , and the Grados are known to do the "Grado dance" in that arm when the table is susceptible to floor vibrations/footsteps etc.

Given that the ZYX cartridges are made by the same maker of the old Monsters, you might want to look at that line of cartridges. I am currently in need of a replacement cartridge for my aging Monster, and would be interested in what you come up with. Please keep us posted.

Good luck.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Alanpiga: **** " It will be happier with a cartridges with medium to lower compliance cantilever assemblies. " ****

What Rushton is telling you with this statement is that your tonearm can handle almost any of today cartridges.

So, what cartridge can you choose?. It depends of your budget and the kind of music that you like.

There are many good cartridges out there, my advise for some: Shelther 90X, Sumiko Celebration, Transfiguration Spirit 3, Ortofon Kontrapuntk B, Clearaudio Discovery, Allaerts Boron, Dynavector XV-1. All these cartridges can " make " real music and I'm sure that at least one of them it will be on your budget.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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