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empire

  1. BigBogner

    Empire Cartride advice

    There’s a 2003 ZE/X cartridge available near me at a reasonable price. I can’t find much information at all regarding this specific model, would anyone be willing to inform me or point me in the right direction? A spec sheet would be incredibly helpful. EDIT: I’m looking more for specs than I...
  2. 4HeadGoose

    Empire Cartridges LTD 200 vs. 8000/XE

    Hello all, I have recently acquired a backup turntable from Facebook Marketplace. I currently own a Thorens TD 165 and bought a Technics SL 5200 to have as a spare. I currently have a Empire LTD 200 cartridge fixed to my Thorens. Is the 8000/XE a better cartridge? The stylus needs replaced on...
  3. R

    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...
    • r0ck33
    • Thread
    • empire empire 598 pioneer pioneer pl 530 turntables
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  4. redondo2018

    Which of these carts that I own should I try on my Thorens TD 145?

    Ok, so I have the following carts in my box-o-carts, and I want to put one of them on my Thorens TD 145 with a TP 16 arm. All of them have are equipped with elliptical stylus at the moment, and the table is going into a bit of a warm sounding 1974 Sony receiver. What I'm looking for is what will...
    • redondo2018
    • Thread
    • andante e empire grado pickering xv 15 thorens 145 tp 16
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Turntables
  5. N

    Dual 1009, Empire to AT cart for last 2%?

    Hello all, I recently restored a Dual 1009SK to full functionality, thanks in NO small part to all the information I got here... It made me fall back in love with vinyl, after a decade-plus, digital-only hiatus. It works, sounds, and looks fantastic, and I'm almost 100% happy with it... ALMOST...
  6. Chief Brody

    Empire Cartridge Questions

    Morning everyone. Long time lurker, first time poster. I've searched the internets for a little bit, looking for info on an Empire cartridge on a 698 I'm acquiring. Haven't had much luck, so I thought I'd ask here. Cart reads: 122 XE/N The body of the cart is gold and the plastic housing...
  7. tazman3276

    Empire 2000z

    I don’t understand why the stylus for a Empire 2000z cost so much money compared to other cartridges. I’m looking to buy one. I have a cartridge that has never been used but has no stylus. If I wanted to sell it how much should I get for it. What cartridge should I get in replace of it. I’m not...
  8. 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...
  9. Riki

    Price Estimate: Shure V-15, Shure R47XT, Empire 2000 E/lll

    A local guy is selling the following used cartridges as a lot: Shure V-15 cartridge with stylus -and spare stylus Shure R47XT cartridge with 3x stylus Empire 2000 E/lll cartridge with stylus The cartridges are used and were "working" when last used. But, that is the only information I have on...
    • Riki
    • Thread
    • empire empire 2000 e/iii shure shure cartridge shure v15
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  10. T

    Can it be adjusted?

    I have a Fisher MT-6224 turntable that I love--except for one thing. I wanted to mount an Empire 2000E cartridge, with a brand new expensive LC stylus on it, and the 'cue' lever does not lift the tone arm high enough to clear the 'edge' of the LP, to start playing the album. The AT cartridge...
    • tommieboy
    • Thread
    • audio-technica empire fisher queing lever turntable
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Turntables
  11. ksweezy

    Please help identify this empire cartridge

    Hey AK family, I've been following this site for several years now and have much love and respect for everyone who contributes here. I finally have a question myself. I've just acquired a pioneer pl50a turntable and it came with an empire cart that only bears the marking "empire MK III." I tried...
    • ksweezy
    • Thread
    • cartridge empire identification
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Turntables
  12. hrudu

    Empire 7000/III Please ID Stylus

    Just picked a Sony TT with the Empire 7000/III cart. Can't find anything about it and stylus. Please comment, thank you.
  13. MKF

    Empire cartridge question

    Hi, I have a question concerning a specific Empire cartridge I have inherited on an older Pioneer TT: Empire 2001 AE 111 Strangely, there isn't much out there on this particular cartridge. So, my question is...is it a standard entry level cartridge and if so, from what year? Also, what...
  14. ChefE

    Various Stylus Under A Microscope, DJ, etc.

    I used a AMScope at 3x and eyepiece WF15X with LED lighting overhead. Photos by my iPad 4 placing the lens to the eyepiece. I did not use the IPad zoom feature. Maybe I should have as well as additional points of reference/views. Two photos for each stylus- straight down and from the left side...
    • ChefE
    • Thread
    • adc audio-technica dj cartridge and stylus empire ion turntable microscope shure sl-1200mk-2 stanton
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. kapohoguy

    Best cartridges for my Pioneer TTs?

    I've settled in with two nice Pioneer TTs, a PL-560 in the living room and a PL-530 in the office. I have four cartridges to choose from: Shure V15 Type V, Shure V15 Type II, Empire 2010, and Grado GC. All have decent stylii. The PL-530 was a CL find that I re-veneered and it looks super. I plan...
  16. kapohoguy

    Which are the best cartridges for my Pioneer TTs

    I've settled in with two nice Pioneer TTs, a PL-560 in the living room and a PL-530 in the office. I have four cartridges to choose from: Shure V15 Type V, Shure V15 Type II, Empire 2010, and Grado GC. All have decent stylii. The PL-530 was a CL find that I re-veneered and it looks super. I plan...
    • kapohoguy
    • Thread
    • empire grado pioneer shure v15 turntable
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. SleepyTheOwl

    Looking for Info on Cartridge

    Hey guys, I'm new here. I just got my first TT, a Technics SL-D3, and it came with an Empire cartridge the seller identified as a 785GT. (Pictures attached.) I've scoured the web and done searches on your site trying to find any info on this cart, and I've come up short. After reading the...
  18. V

    Empire Grenadier 8000P

    I would like to tap into the arsenal of knowledge on AudioKarma and ask a question about the Empire Grenadier 8000P's. It involves something that has always confused me. On the back of the cabinet, there are 6 small ports. I've seen 8000P's with all sorts of configurations with regards to these...
  19. rocknroll1

    electrical engineer needed

    So I have a hum thru my speakers that only comes when phono input is selected. Its has to be coming from the TT (empire 698) because I tried another TT and no hum and then I tried the 698 on another receiver and it is there. First I tried another head shell and cart, then replaced output cables...
  20. rocknroll1

    huming from empire 698

    I am getting a hum thru the speakers from my turntable. you can not hear it during songs but in between tracks and when idle but on. I have ruled out the receiver and speakers as the problem. I have tried different head shell, put new output cable on it and checked the body ground wires. The...
  21. kapohoguy

    Help me choose a cartridge!!

    With my Pioneer PL-560 repaired, I now have four turntables. Since I only need two, the others will be listed on Craig's List. They each have a decent cartridge so I'm having a bit of difficulty deciding what to keep and what to let go. Here's what i have now: Pioneer PL-560 with Empire MMC20EN...
    • kapohoguy
    • Thread
    • bang & olefson cartridges empire shure
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. M

    Ever seen this mod? Empire 398 with SME 3012 arm...

    I recently came across this cool Empire 398 and I'd like to fix it up, but I have no idea where to begin or if it's even worth doing. It's got this crazy plate (I'm assuming homemade) that holds the 12" tonearm. Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated. Btw, the TT motor seems to be working...
  23. labios

    NOS Empire 980 Tonearm

    Not mine! I got outbid about $400 ago https://www.ebay.com/itm/331961705115
  24. H

    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...
  25. J

    Empire 208 with 980 arm questions (mounting bracket and whirring sound)

    (Maybe empirelvr can weigh in on this.) I recently bought an Empire 208 at an estate sale. The thick wooden base had been removed long ago and the TT was placed in a custom made cabinet with a Fisher 800B. Long story short, while I was considering the buy, I noticed that some turd had stolen the...
    • JDG
    • Thread
    • empire empire 980 empire mounting bracket
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Turntables
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