Empire Needles / Stylus

The Empire S999SE/X-ERD needle stylus for the Empire 999SE/X phono cartridge features a hand-polished nude elliptical diamond with a.0002 x .0007 inch scanning radii. It offers superior tracing of record grooves and results in a very accurate portrayal of the recorded material.

The Empire S999SE/X-ERD needle stylus for the Empire 999SE/X-ERD phono cartridge features a hand-polished nude elliptical diamond with a.0002 x .0007 inch scanning radii. It offers superior tracing of record grooves and results in a very accurate portrayal of the recorded material.

JICO 241-04D/II SHIBATA STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE S-4000D.II STYLUS

The Jico 241-04D/II Shibata stylus offers the vitality, exuberance, and extended frequency response of the original Empire S-4000D/II stylus as only a Jico stylus can. No other stylus comes close to the passion for quality and perfection that is infused in the creation of this stylus.

● Jico Shibata S-4000D/II stylus for Empire 4000D/II S-4000D/II cartridge stylus
● Superb accuracy, fidelity and sound quality
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 6/75 µm (.0002 × .0030 inch)
● Special type cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Advanced type cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Made in Japan by select artisans, very skilled stylus Shokunin-tachi
● Tracking force range: 1,10 - 1.75g
● Genuine Jico stylus - Exceeds production copies, types, generics, originals.

JICO 241-04D/III SHIBATA STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE S-4000D/III STYLUS

The Jico 241-04D/III Shibata stylus offers the amazing sound quality, exuberance, and extended frequency response of the original Empire S-4000D/III stylus as only a Jico stylus can. No other stylus comes close to the passion for quality and perfection that is infused in the creation of this stylus.

● Jico Shibata S-4000D/III stylus for Empire 4000D/III S-4000D/III cartridge stylus
● Superb accuracy, fidelity and sound quality
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 6/75 µm (.0002 × .0030 inch)
● Special type cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Advanced type cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Made in Japan by select artisans, very skilled stylus Shokunin-tachi
● Tracking force range: 0.75 - 1.25g
● Genuine Jico stylus - Exceeds

JICO 241-2Z(E) STYLUS REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE 2000z S-2000Z CARTRIDGE STYLUS

The Empire 2000Z was designed to be a premium performance cartridge within the 2000 series. The 2000Z's constellation performance is honored by JICO with its S2000Z stylus which features a highly polished special elliptical diamond tip bonded to a tapered thin-wall alloy cantilever for tracing and extractive excellence. Very limited in availability, we have a few at hand for those seeking the best S2000 stylus for this outstanding cartridge.

● Highest quality S-2000Z (S2000Z) stylus replacement
● Made in Japan to reproduce with highest fidelity and sound quality
● Made by Japanese shokunin seeking to craft each stylus to perfection
● Special elliptical diamond tip radii: Diamond tip r/R radii: 8 × 18 µm (.0003 × .0007 inch)
● Tapered alloy cantilever for excellent tactile acuity to grooves
● Genuine, unsurpassed 100% original Jico stylus

For the upgrade vivid Line stylus, please refer to Related Products below.

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 1000 MKIII 1000MKIII CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes stylus for the Empire 1000MKIII 1000 MKIII phono cartridge features a highly polished and precision profiled special elliptical diamond with .0003 x .0007 inch scanning radii mounted on a thin-wall alloy tube cantilever. It offers excellent tracing characteristics, natural tonal balance and very accurate reproduction of voice and music.

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 999TE/X IMPROVED CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S4000D/III stylus is used with the Empire 999TE/X IMPROVED. The stylus features a highly polished special elliptical diamond round shank bonded on an aluminum alloy cantilever. It offers long playing life and very precise tracing of record grooves. It results in very high fidelity, harmonic excellence, clarity and accurate rendition of voice and music.

● Special elliptical diamond for very high fidelity
● .0003 × .0007 inch radii for excellent tracing accuracy
● Precision engineered and exquisitely crafted in Japan
● Genuine, 100% authentic LP Tunes® stylus

Upgrade Options
- For upgrades and accessories that enhance sound quality and fidelity, refer to Related Products.

LP TUNES VIVID LINE CONTACT REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE S4000D/III STYLUS

The LP Tunes ViVid Line Contact replacement for the Empire S4000D/II needle stylus is used with the Empire 4000D/II phono cartridge. The stylus features a highly polished ViVid Line Contact diamond bonded to an aluminum alloy cantilever for long playing life and very precise tracing of record grooves. The stylus offers very high fidelity, harmonic excellence, clarity and accurate rendition of voice and music.

● ViVid Line Contact diamond for excellent tracing accuracy
● Extracts missed wave refractions, details and nuances
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 6/75 µm (.0002 × .0030 inch)
● Precision engineered and exquisitely crafted in Japan
● Genuine, 100% original LP TUNES® stylus

LP TUNES REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE S1000ZE/X-ERD STYLUS

The LP Tunes replacement S1000ZE/X-ERD stylus is specified for the Empire 1000ZE/X cartridge. The stylus features a highly polished special elliptical diamond with .0002 x .0007 mil radii for superb tracking and tracing of record grooves. The stylus offers fine detail, natural sound quality and harmonic eloquence.

Empire 1000ZE/X Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 4∼40,000 Hz
- Tracking force: 0.25-1.25 g
- Channel separation: 35 dB
- I.M. Distortion @ 3.54 cm/sec: .15% / 2kHz-20kHz
- Stylus: .2 x .7 mil hand polished micro elliptical
- Compliance: 35 x 10^-6 cm/dyne
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: within 1.25 db
- Input load: 47 kOhm
- Output voltage @ 5cm/sec: 5.0 mV
- Replacement stylus: S1000ZE/X=ERD (BLack)

LP TUNES REPLACEMENT EMPIRE S2000E/III STYLUS

The S2000E/III stylus has enhanced accurate tracing and tracking of record grooves with its 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond all while providing the user an outstanding listening experience.

The color of this stylus has changed over the years. Please be sure to compare your stylus with this stylus before ordering. Do not order this stylus if it looks different than the stylus that you have.

Compatible cartridges: 2000E/III, 2000E/II

⚠ If you are unsure if this is the correct stylus, please contact us here.

Beware of counterfeits! There is only one Jico distributor in the US: LP Tunes. A Jico stylus comes in Jico packaging or with Jico US engraved on the stylus. All others are selling styli of unknown origin and quality. Contact us to verify the authenticity of the claimed Jico stylus before buying.

For enhancements to sound quality and fidelity, please refer to the Related Products below.