desertrat748
Super Member
That's Ok John. I'm all embarrassed as I did the same with the 4000ii white for yellow.
Didn't see it was a 4000 ii vs the 4000 iii. Plus I put 600k instead of 600 ohms for a 66. Man, maybe we need two cups of coffee before posting?
dr
Edit Post Script: To: Bub, you may have to try a few aftermarket and see what you get for results. Just as Wualta said, it most likely will be a 66 clone and will do best with a 66 replacement/aftermarket stylus. I have had good luck with the EVG 4239 DEC (Japan) for the 66 & clones. Highly recommended.
Check resistance (diagonal on outputs for Empire). If it's 500~600 ohms, like a 510 or 615 ohm reading, it's going to be a 66 clone. If it's a 2000 clone, it will have a higher reading like 1000~1100 ohms. My 2000 ii reads 1057 ohms. My 66 E/X reads ~ 610ohms, and my ELX-20( a 66 clone) reads ~510 ohms.
As stated earlier, a mismatch will either add extra treble, or be dull up top and lose treble.
I've tried a few different ones for the 66 and again the EVG (Japan) 4239 DEC is outstanding. I've ordered a couple spares.
I haven't found a great replacement for my 2000 iii and I don't know if any "true" originals are available any longer. I'm hoping your cart is a 66 clone as I know there are replacement styli out there that sound fantastic.
dr
Didn't see it was a 4000 ii vs the 4000 iii. Plus I put 600k instead of 600 ohms for a 66. Man, maybe we need two cups of coffee before posting?
dr
Edit Post Script: To: Bub, you may have to try a few aftermarket and see what you get for results. Just as Wualta said, it most likely will be a 66 clone and will do best with a 66 replacement/aftermarket stylus. I have had good luck with the EVG 4239 DEC (Japan) for the 66 & clones. Highly recommended.
Check resistance (diagonal on outputs for Empire). If it's 500~600 ohms, like a 510 or 615 ohm reading, it's going to be a 66 clone. If it's a 2000 clone, it will have a higher reading like 1000~1100 ohms. My 2000 ii reads 1057 ohms. My 66 E/X reads ~ 610ohms, and my ELX-20( a 66 clone) reads ~510 ohms.
As stated earlier, a mismatch will either add extra treble, or be dull up top and lose treble.
I've tried a few different ones for the 66 and again the EVG (Japan) 4239 DEC is outstanding. I've ordered a couple spares.
I haven't found a great replacement for my 2000 iii and I don't know if any "true" originals are available any longer. I'm hoping your cart is a 66 clone as I know there are replacement styli out there that sound fantastic.
dr
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