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In Reply to: Empire 698 - Vinyl bliss for ($500 - a review (pics, long) posted by albertoderoma on January 10, 2007 at 07:46:02:
The Empires run a very well machined platter at least 6-7 lbs. I have roughly the same mass in my Rek O Kuts and I can attest that the attack and presence of these vintage tables eclipses anything I have heard under say 3-4k in a new table.Some ROK and the Empire tables utilize the Pabst motors that Mosin and Ray gush about.
I gush too...this motor is extremely fine stock. Mark Kelly might be able to bring up up a full notch too!
I really feel the best value in turntables out there are likely to be the better vintage tables. The Empire has always been high on my list but more expensive than I wanted to pay. Thanks for pointing out a great turntable option to those looking for great sound on a tight budget.
For the DIY crowd, you can weight the platter even more, plus dampen the upper cast plate and even build a custom plinth. I think there is even more performance available for the taking.
Cheers!
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Follow Ups
- Nice review and some thoughts... - tubesforever 12:45:13 01/10/07 (0)
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