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LP Tunes S917VL ViVid Line Upgrade for Empire S917E Stylus

Empire

LP Tunes S917VL ViVid Line Upgrade for Empire S917E Stylus

SKU:EMS0917VL

$134.00
Product Description

LP Tunes S917VL UPGRADE FOR EMPIRE S917E STYLUS
- Upgrade higher fidelity replacement for Empire S917E stylus

The LP Tunes S917VL upgrade stylus replaces the S917E and elevates its tracing accuracy, clarity, harmonic richness and sound quality. This brand new special production stylus is made in Japan by master artisans, highly skilled stylus shokunin steeped in the tradition of zealousness for perfection. The stylus also features the proven and highly regarded ViVid Line diamond titanium bonded to a custom thin-wall cantilever for natural sound quality and exquisite reproduction of recorded material. The fine craftsmanship and materials reflect the very high sound quality of this stylus. Tracking force range: 1.0 - 2.0 grams.

● Highest quality upgrade replacement for Empire S917E stylus
● ViVid Line Contact diamond tip for excellent tracing accuracy
● Extracts missed wave refractions, details and nuances
● Crafted by Japanese shokunin seeking to create perfection with each stylus
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 6/75 µm (.0002 × .0030 inch)
● Custom aluminum alloy cantilever for sensitive response to grooves
● LP Tunes® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

"On the EDR .9, LPG’s S917VL delivers a solid 97-98% of the original NOS stylus! That is incredible! It has the hefty, tight bass, holographic imaging, smooth effortless detail and extended treble that is sweet, airy, crystal clear and amazingly precise! The character of the NOS stylus is all there! Truly amazing, since the Vivid Line is a titanium-bonded, not nude, stylus!" - Customer feedback

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● 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
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