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[Test Note] Check Empire 2000E/III on my setup
- Stylus: R-20XE
- Type: IM
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Output Voltage
- 6 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–18 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 29 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 1.0–1.5 g (nominal 1.2 g)
- VTA
- 15°
Additional Info
Manufactured from 1972 to 1974. Known for musicality and open midrange presentation.
Replacement
| Tonar | 1617-DE | Elliptical |
| Electro-Voice | 2214D | Elliptical |
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