Empire 2008 Cartridge

codycatalist
codycatalist Posts: 2,662
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I have an Empire 2008 cartridge that came with my Pionner PL510 but the stylus was broken off before purchase (got the record player for $10 anyways so who cares). I ended up replacing it with an Ortofon Pro S that a friend gave me.

Question, is it worth chasing a replacement stylus for this cartridge or just go down a different path. Grado, Denon, AT etc etc.

Disclaimer: I am not ready to go head first into the rabbit hole for vinyl, just curious to see if a different cartridge will improve my performance although I don't have any specific quarrels with my current set up. Just curious. There is a lot out there on other Empire carts but the 2008 doesn't seem to be mentioned much.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,009
    I’d look for a good used Denon DL-110 or a Nagaoka
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  • codycatalist
    codycatalist Posts: 2,662
    I have seen numerous mentions of the DL-110 with high praise. At this point my curiosity doesn't overtake my frugality. I'm trying to have a low risk moderate results kinda dealio.

    For instance I have found a $20 replacement stylus for multiple empire carts (and some $100 ones too). However having trouble locating anything that specifically states the 2008 model and not a variation model I.E. 2008IMP.

    Part of the purpose of the thread is to see if these carts have any reputation here with members who's experiences (including your's @dromunds) vastly exceed mine and to see if there maybe some history of this carts that may be interesting as many audio companies can be.
    Just a dude doing dude-ly things

    "Temptation is the manifestation of desire which equals necessity." - Mikey081057
    " I have always had a champange taste with a beer budget" - Rick88
    "Just because the thread is getting views don't mean much .. I like a good train wreck doesn't mean i want to be in one..." - pitdogg2
    "Those that don't know, don't know that they don't know." - heiney9
    "Audiophiles are the male equivalent of cat ladies." - Audiokarma Member
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  • gudnoyez
    gudnoyez Posts: 8,114
    Grado fan myself.
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,375
    gudnoyez wrote: »
    Grado fan myself.
    I have an old Grado G that pairs real nice with my Pioneer PL-530. I'm curious how a modern Grado would compare.

    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
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    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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  • skrol
    skrol Posts: 3,375
    For the Empire 2008
    https://www.lpgear.com/product/EMPS2008.html

    For the Empire 2008 (Improved)
    https://www.lpgear.com/product/EMPS2008IMP-OR.html
    Stan

    Main 2ch:
    Polk LSi15 (DB840 upgrade), Parasound: P/LD-1100, HCA-1000A; Denon: DVD-2910, DRM-800A; Benchmark DAC1, Monster HTS3600-MKII, Grado SR-225i; Technics SL-J2, Parasound PPH-100.

    HT:
    Marantz SR7010, Polk: RTA11TL (RDO198-1, XO and Damping Upgrades), S4, CS250, PSW110 , Marantz UD5005, Pioneer PL-530, Panasonic TC-P42S60

    Other stuff:
    Denon: DRA-835R, AVR-888, DCD-660, DRM-700A, DRR-780; Polk: S8, Monitor 5A, 5B, TSi100, RM7, PSW10 (DXi104 upgrade); Pioneer: CT-6R; Onkyo CP-1046F; Ortofon OM5E, Marantz: PM5004, CD5004, CDR-615; Parasound C/PT-600, HCA-800ii, Sony CDP-650ESD, Technics SA 5070, B&W DM601
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