Empire 598 Tonearm choice

I am looking for a tonearm for the Empire 598 turntable, I would appreciate any recommendations.
The unit that I have does not have one.

greggory07-31-2017 2:38am

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czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,666 posts 07-31-2017 at 12:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete easy swap should be with AudioTechnica 5001. Rek-o-kut arms are made to fit Empire decks. http://http//www.esotericsound.com/ArmsAndHeadshells.htm
imhififan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,108 posts 07-31-2017 at 02:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is the link provided by czarivey http://www.esotericsound.com/ArmsAndHeadshells.htm
swampwalker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,138 posts 07-31-2017 at 03:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You could also check wRalph @ Atma-sphere. He modifies/refurbs Empire TTs. I believe he uses a Tri-planar.
greggory OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 08-02-2017 at 12:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thank you for the suggestions.
normansizemore Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 601 posts 08-03-2017 at 07:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have an SME 3009 series one on my Garrard 301 and like it quite a bit. I think it should not only work well, it would look right on the 598. N.
czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,666 posts 08-03-2017 at 08:11pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete SME 3009 would require replacement of original armboard and altering chassis while AudioTechnica 5001(btw superior arm and hard to find!) or Rek-o-Kut perfectly fits into original armboard.

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