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empire 598

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    Empire 598 III Missing Tonearm Assembly Screws - What Are They?

    I recently purchased an Empire 598 III turntable off you-know-where that I probably should have passed on. Required cosmetic and mechanical repairs are both more extensive than anticipated. Among the unwelcome surprises is that the tonearm is not affixed to its base because the screws are...
  2. master_fo

    Tonearm bearing cones, black - polishable ?

    Hi, I am about to give another flush to my Empire 990 tonearm bearings. This time I am thinking of also polishing the bearing cones. On this tonearm, unlike the others I have seen, the main steel bar with the cones is black, not shiny as usual. Can I polish this type of steel ?
  3. master_fo

    Have you even opened or replaced Empire 598/990 tonearm's magnetic auto-lift ?

    Hi, magnetic auto-lift on my Empire 990 tonearm has a defect - magnet inside is too low, a few mm lower than the top of the opening. So the arm does not get lifted quite as high as it should, when it get caught. Because of that, my range of VTA is limited - I can't really set the arm parallel to...
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    Empire 598 Motor Hums

    Well I supposedly had my turn table fixed by a pro. I don't know if I did it right or not , but I readjusted the speed on my EMpire 598 after the WhirlMeter app on my iphone stated it was going at 34 rpm. I used my old drafting table florescent lamp to adjust the speed via the calibration lines...
  5. Nashou66

    Not Another turntable!!!! Empire 598

    Saw this on craigslist about an hour and some from me. Not the best shape aesthetically but the seller says it functions well. 480 clams, how did I do? Would love to get it looking nicer. the gold finish is worn off in spots, tone arm needs some cleaning up. But not sure what parts are brass...
  6. J

    Empire 598 problem

    My Empire 598 is very sensative to the slightest warp in a record. Brand new records will skip on the first track if there's any warp at all. These records play fine on my Empire 208. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. It may be the rubber platter cover?
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    Empire 598 iii vs Pioneer pl-530

    I currently run a pioneer pl-530 with a shure v15 iii through a pioneer sa-9100. An empire 598 just popped up on fb marketplace for $400 and looks pretty clean and complete from the pictures. The table plays and I’m supposed to check it out after work today. I’ve never heard an empire...
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  8. master_fo

    Where to get correct size belt for Empire 580 (DB-508) ?

    Hi, I am having difficulties finding proper new belt for my Empire 598. The one it came with made it run a bit faster. I have bought first replacement "FBM DB-508 Empire DB-508 Flat Belt, Medium" from Turntable Needles - it sorta had correct speed, but was so uneven even on sight and on touch it...
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    ORIGINAL EMPIRE 598 TROUBADOR TURNTABLE

    i own an original empire 598 troubador turntable in excellent condition. can anyone provide me with some info on it's value and demand in the marketplace? thx!
  10. kohngallery

    Empire 598 broken motor mount

    Uggg! I just bought this Empire 598 from Goodwill on line, and it arrived with a completely broken motor mount. The metal they used is of very poor quality, and I am sure the uninformed shippers did not secure the motor with the travel screw. In any event, it is completely broken off and I...
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    Empire 598 II Troubadour near Dayton, OH

    Hi Everyone! I just saw this in CL in the Dayton Ohio area. He does state that he will ship. Includes a Empire 2000z cartridge https://dayton.craigslist.org/ele/d/vintage-empire-598-ii/6655010042.html I do not know the seller and am not affiliated with him in any way shape or form.
  12. Anthony R

    Empire 598

    I have an opportunity to buy an Empire 598 in excellent condition. The asking price is $800 which is not a great deal but a fair price. My question is the turntable has a Shure V15 type III cartridge. But after some research some people are.saying this cartridge is not a good match for a...
  13. Otto Man

    Been a While, Nice to be Back

    Hi Everybody......It's been a while since I checked in. Recent purchases: Got TWO Empire 4000/DII (one slightly used, the other NOS in original packaging. Got a rarely used EDR.9 (yay) and a spare 598III Tone arm. Thinking of swapping out the Denon for the EDR.9 tomorrow. What is this Bangles...
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    Empire 598 III

    Hey folks, there is what sounds to be an excellent Empire turntable in the Columbus, OH CL. Empire 598 III with, in their words, "4000 diamond needle cartridge". I had a 598 but sold it, wait I actually had 2! and sold both, I have 4 other turntables now and don't need a fifth although very...
  15. vaathi

    How much is an Empire 598 ii troubadour worth?

    Working but need some TLC state and seller is asking 450 cash after negotiations. Is it worth that much..It has shure V15 type 2 cart in it. TIA
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    Empire 598 Troubador

    Hi, If anyone is looking for an Empire I just noticed this in CL, it is near Columbus. I am not affiliated with nor know the seller. https://zanesville.craigslist.org/ele/5570396499.html
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