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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: D680
- Series: Stereo Standard Series
- Type: ММ
- Stylus Shape: Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.3 × 0.7 mil ]
- Class:
Mid-Range
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.5 g
- Output Voltage
- 4.1 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 35 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 275 pF
- Tracking Force
- 0.75–1.5 g
- Compliance Value
- 18 µm/mN (@ 100 Hz)
Additional Info
Rated output: 0.82 mV/(cm/s); converted ≈ 4.1 mV @ 5 cm/s. Includes Longhair Brush: when setting tracking force on a scale, add +1 g compensation
Replacement
| Stanton | D680S Stereohedron | Line Contact |
| Stanton | D6810 | Conical |
| Stanton | D6827 | Conical |
| JICO | D680 | Elliptical |
| LP Gear | STAD0680 | Elliptical |
add 02/04/2026 · upd. 02/04/2026