Are the Empire Turntables any good?

I've never seen one in person but with that massive platter I always wondered. What say you?

dannylw04-06-2004 7:18pm

kr4 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,669 posts 04-06-2004 at 07:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete They were and can be. Depends on model, condition and modifications. The arms are another story............
eldartford Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,262 posts 04-06-2004 at 08:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My 598 worked well for many years. The arm was also fine (for a pivoting design) with Shure V15 pickup. The antiskating and VTF adjustments were easy and effective.
robbyg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 30 posts 04-06-2004 at 10:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I had 2 different 598's-beautiful to look at, but don't dare walk when being used.