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

Sumiko Starling

Mounting
standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
9.5 g · 17 × 18 × 28.5 mm
Output Voltage
0.5 mV
Frequency Response
12–50 000 Hz
Channel Separation
35 dB
Channel Balance
≤ 0.5 dB
Recommended Load
> 100 Ω
Tracking Force
1.8–2.2 g (nominal 2.0 g)
VTA
20°
Compliance Value
12 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (100 Hz)
Cantilever
boron rod (⌀0.28 mm)

Additional Info

Non-replaceable stylus (integrated), retip only. Open-body design; internal impedance 28 Ω; 1.2 mm gold-plated terminals (EIA).
add 01/24/2026 · upd. 01/24/2026