I just acquired an Empire 698 turntable in great condition. Would appreciate suggestions as to the cartridge that would best fit this table. Please keep it under $500. Thank you in advance.
Hah you might not know that there's a detachable plastic portion of headshell on the original arm. Once you detach you can mount ANY cartridge. Hope your doubts and illiteracy are cleared.
I feel certain that you will be impressed with the 4000D on your 698. Good luck with your search for one. It is worth it.
Czarivey - I have owned a 698 (with an Empire 4000DIII mounted) for years, so I am quite aware that is has a removable headshell. I am also aware, despite my illiteracy, that the headshell has a Lexan fingerlift permanently attached to the top that makes it impossible to mount a cartridge from the top.
Back in the day, the Empire 698, was the most beautiful turntable available. Since I lusted for it, I still don't know why I didn't buy it, I even had the Empire 2000 Z cartridge.
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