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v.1.7.3 updated 01/24/2026

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cartz@phonoculture.com

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[Test Note] Check Empire 2000E/III on my setup

ADC K8E

Stylus: RK8E
Series: K Series
Type: IM
Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.4 × 0.7 mil ]
Class: Budget

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 5.75 g
Output Voltage: 5.8 mV
Frequency Response: 20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 22 dB
Channel Balance: 2 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ || 275 pF
Tracking Force: 1.5–3.0 g (nominal 2.25 g)
VTA: 20°

Replacement

Tonar	624-DE	Elliptical
Thakker	R-K 8 E	Elliptical

add 01/27/2026 · upd. 01/27/2026