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Damn it, I tried, but mistakes happen. Check if you don't want to fall into a trap!
cartz@phonoculture.com
Damn it, I tried, but mistakes happen. Check if you don't want to fall into a trap!
cartz@phonoculture.com
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[Test Note] Check Empire 2000E/III on my setup
Empire 1000 ZE
- Class:
Audiophile
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 7 g
- Output Voltage
- 5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 4–40 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 35 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 0.25–1.25 g
- VTA
- 15°
- Compliance Value
- 35 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Additional Info
Top-line Empire cartridge (1970). Compatible styli are often referenced as S1000ZE/X-ERD series
Replacement
| Tonar | 333-DE | Elliptical |
| Tonar | 333-SHIBA | Shibata |
| LP Gear | S1000ZE/X | Elliptical |
add 01/24/2026 · upd. 01/24/2026