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Easy tonearm replacement for Empire 598?

Apparently some audio enthusiasts feel the stock 990 tonearm is too heavy and destructive to vinyl.

I am restoring my 598 and will be getting around to rewiring the tonearm soon but if there is a better alternative that does not require new drilling or machining (or if its minor)I'm open.

Somebody suggested an SME tonearm to me- but didn't give me a model number or anything.

Any experience out there?
vandalfsens
mrderrick
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I'm in the process of mounting a Jelco 750 to my 398. Send me an email and I'll forward some pics to you.
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atmasphere
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I have an AR (Jelco made) arm on a 598. You are limited in arm choices since the arm has to work in the mount provided- unless you resort to some clever machining. Good Luck!
hdm
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Nothing wrong with the Empire arm if it is in good condition; just needs the right low compliance cartridge.

The Denon 103/103R is the perfect match for that arm. The hotrodded versions of those cartridges can compete with the very best.

Might be worth going down that road.
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