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v.1.7.3 updated 01/24/2026
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[Test Note] Check Empire 2000E/III on my setup
- Stylus: FG80 (Integrated)
- Series: MC Rondo
- Type: MC
- Stylus Shape: Fritz Gyger[ radii (mil / µm) r/R 5/80 µm ]
- Class:
Audiophile
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 10.5 g
- Output Voltage
- 0.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- 1 dB
- Recommended Load
- 10–200 Ω
- Tracking Force
- 2.0–2.5 g (nominal 2.3 g)
- VTA
- 20°
- Compliance Value
- 15 µm/mN (dynamic, lateral)
- Cantilever
- tapered aluminum cantilever
Additional Info
Non-replaceable stylus (integrated), retip only. Nude Fritz Gyger FG80 diamond; 6 Ω DC resistance.
add 01/18/2026 · upd. 01/18/2026