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Empire Turntable Parts

I am using a very old Empire 698 with a Ortofon MC20 Mikita. I am also using a Parasound Zphono hooked up to Classe and B&W 803Dii. I am looking for a replacement part to fix the down red led indicator. Any know parts to fix? Any suggestions for replacement? The turntable is in excellent condition considering the age and it sounds very good. Only problem is that is the only TT that I have listened to with my setup.

Thanks 
falmgren
falmgren OP
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Thanks. Is Hana the brand of cartridge 
roberjerman
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Yes it is! A Shibata line-contact stylus mc. Read Herb Reichert's review in the October Stereophile. Glad to know that someone else likes the vintage Empire TT's! Well engineered, USA built!
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cleeds
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Are you sure that it's an LED that's out? Given the age of the turntable, I'd suspect it's just a lamp.
falmgren OP
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Thanks. I will take the bottom module out and see if it is a lamp. 
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atmasphere
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The lamp is an NE-55 or similar which is a bayonet-mount neon lamp. I have plenty on hand. They are available on ebay, here's an example.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eiko-B2A-Neon-Indicator-Lamp-105-125V-0-25A-BA9s-Bayonet-Base-Pack-of-10-G/...
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