forceof1
Active Member
I recently retired my Pioneer PL-L1000. The cost of repair would exceed its value. So I've been poking around for a replacement. I ran across a really beautiful Empire 398.
Before we get too far into this, here's what's driving my system. Marantz 250 with a 3250B preamp, Klipsch Quartet. My other table is a Pioneer PL-550. Carts = AT540ML and a DL 110 with a new sappire cant. and Ogura tip. I listen to a electronic, industrial, rock and stuff I'm not sure fits neatly into a category.
So I found this Empire 398 that I know nothing about other than the design is extraordinary. Yep, it's big and from the late 60's. Cosmetically this TT is in beautiful shape. Asking price is $700. What do I need to know?
Before we get too far into this, here's what's driving my system. Marantz 250 with a 3250B preamp, Klipsch Quartet. My other table is a Pioneer PL-550. Carts = AT540ML and a DL 110 with a new sappire cant. and Ogura tip. I listen to a electronic, industrial, rock and stuff I'm not sure fits neatly into a category.
So I found this Empire 398 that I know nothing about other than the design is extraordinary. Yep, it's big and from the late 60's. Cosmetically this TT is in beautiful shape. Asking price is $700. What do I need to know?