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| Heavy arm + Low compliance MC + Step-up transformers. |
I cannot believe the sound I'm getting out of this Empire 398 turntable.
With a low compliance Denon DL103R cartridge the heavy 980 arm with spring-loaded VTF ( Not unlike the EMT 997 ) sounds amazing with any record you throw at it.
I cleaned it, oiled it and changed the belt and grommets. The only modification I made was to add a Yamamoto Sound Craft AL2 Arm lift that fits perfectly under the arm next to the Dyna-Lift. And to add a very thin Origin Live matt. These have the reputation of having perfectly balanced platters. Adding damping material under would probably cause more damage than good.
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| 1961. |
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| The brilliant Dyna-Lift. |
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| The Empire 108 cart with a NOS needle. |
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| Yamamoto Sound Craft arm lift. |
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| New cartridge holder from Pat Leaver who also gave me a few restauration tips. |
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| Sanded and oiled American Walnut base. |
