Empire

LP TUNES S440D STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 5000LAC CARTRIDGE
- ViVid Line replacement for the Empire Large Area Contact (LAC) diamond tip.

Made in Japan for LP Tunes to reproduce with highest fidelity and sound quality, this fine S440D stylus for the Empire Empire 5000 LAC cartridge features a features a highly polished and precision profile ViVid Line diamond bonded to a high strength damped aluminum alloy tube cantilever for long playing life, superb tracing of record grooves and exceptional reproduction of recorded material. The stylus may vary in color from photo and original light blue stylus holder.

● ViVid Line Contact S440D stylus for Empire 5000LAC cartridge
● 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

Alternative Options
- For substitute replacement stylus and accessories that enhance sound quality and fidelity, refer to Related Products.

LP TUNES S55E STYLUS FOR EMPIRE ID 50 ID50 CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes ID 50 stylus for the Empire ID 50 ID50 phono cartridge features a highly polished special elliptical diamond with a .0003 x .0007 inch radii bonded to a thin-wall aluminum alloy cantilever for long playing life and excellent tracing of record grooves. The stylus reproduces music from the grooves with very fine detail, clarity and harmonically excellent sound quality. The color of the stylus varies.

● Special production high quality S55E stylus for Empire ID 50 cartridge
● Sound quality and performance beyond current production substitutes
● Made by Japanese shokunin creating perfection with each stylus
● Highly polished 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond tip
● Thin-wall alloy cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● Each stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

Empire ID 50 Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 8-25,000 Hz
- Tracking force: 0.75-1.5 g
- Channel separation @ 1kHz / 1kHz: 30 / 20 dB
- Stylus size & shape: .2 × .7 mil Elliptical
- Cantilever: Inertially damped aluminum alloy
- Vertical tracking angle: 20°
- Load resistance: 47 kΩ
- Capacitance: 150 pf
- Output voltage @ 3.5cm/sec: 4.0 mV
-Stylus replacement & color: S55E tangerine

Note: Specifications provided for reference to the original product only.

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE SE 9100 CARTRIDGE

LP Gear S66E/X stylus is specified for the Empire SE 9100 phono cartridge. Made in Japan by master artisans, highly skilled stylus Shokunin steeped in the tradition of zealousness for perfection, the stylus features a high polished special elliptical diamond tip with .0003 x .0007 inch radii titanium bonded to a custom thin-wall cantilever for superior natural sound quality, long playing life and excellent tracing accuracy. This stylus can grace the listener with the enjoyment of fine detail, clarity and harmonically rich sound quality. The fine craftsmanship reflects the high sound quality of this stylus.

● New production S66E/X stylus for Empire SE 9100 cartridge
● Crafted by Japanese shokunin seeking to create perfection with each stylus
● Sound quality (SQ) and performance beyond current production substitutes
● Enhances cartridge to its extraordinary performance
● 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond tip titanium bonded to custom alloy cantilever
● Low-mass thin-wall alloy cantilever for groove tracing accuracy and fidelity
● Each stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

LP TUNES STYLUS S77 LAC STYLUS FOR EMPIRE LAC 75 CARTRIDGE

Out of stock. Please see the 100% compatible LP Tunes S600LAC Vivid Line Stylus ($157.45).

The LP Tunes Vivid Line S77 LAC stylus is specified for the Empire LAC 75 cartridge.

Empire LAC 75 Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 6-40,000 Hz
- Tracking force: 1.0-2.0 g
- Channel separation @ 1kHz / 1kHz: 30 / 20 dB
- Stylus size & shape: L.A.C.
- Cantilever: Inertially damped tapered aluminum alloy
- Vertical tracking angle: 20°
- Load resistance: 47 kΩ
- Capacitance: 150 pf
- Output voltage @ 3.5cm/sec: 4.0 mV
-Stylus replacement & color: S77 LAC Ivory color

Note: Specifications provided for reference to the original product only.

EMPIRE S906 STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 990C/X CARTRIDGE

The LP TUNES S906 stylus for the Empire 990 CX cartridge features a highly polished special conical diamond with .0005 x .0006 inch scanning radii mounted on a thin-wall alloy tube. It offers excellent tracing characteristics, natural tonal balance and very accurate reproduction of voice and music.

● New production, finest quality S906 stylus for Empire 990 C/X cartridge
● Sound quality and performance beyond current production styli
● Made by Japanese shokunin seeking to create perfection with each stylus
● 0.5 x 0.6 mil special conical diamond tip bonded to custom alloy cantilever
● Low-mass alloy cantilever for firm contact with groove
● Each stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

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

LP TUNES S906 STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 3001E/II CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S906 stylus is specified for the Empire 3001 E/II phono cartridge. Crafted by artisans in Japan and using the highest quality materials, the stylus features a precision polished special elliptical diamond for superb tracing of record grooves thus rendering excellent sound quality and tonally accurate harmonics and overtones.

● High quality S906 stylus specified for Empire 30001E/II cartridge
● Made by Japanese shokunin seeking to create perfection with each stylus
● Special elliptical diamond tip for very high fidelity
● .0003 × .0007 inch radii for precision tracing accuracy
● Custom tube alloy cantilever for firm and sensitive response to grooves
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

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

Empire 3001 E/II Specifications
- Frequency response: 20-22khz ( 20-20,000 Hz ± 3 dB )
- Output @ 1kHz: 7.1mV
- Channel separation: 10KHz -20 KHz, 25dB 10KHz -20 KHz 15 db
- Channel balance: within 2dB
- Tracking force: 1,5 - 2,5 grams
- Stylus tip: Spherical .3 x .7 mil highly-polished elliptical diamond
- Compliance: 16 x 10^-6 cm/dyne.
- Replacement stylus: S906E (Black)

Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.

LP TUNES S906E STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 5000/XEI CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S906E stylus for the Empire 5000 XEI cartridge features a highly polished special elliptical diamond bonded to a low-mass thin-wall aluminum tube cantilever for superb tracking and tracing of record grooves thus resulting in finer detail and harmonically rich sound quality.

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

Empire 5000/XEI Cartridge Specifications (for reference only)
- Frequency response: 18-22,000 Hz; 20-20,000 Hz ± 3 dB
- Output voltage @ 5cm/sec: 7.1 mV
- Channel separation @ 20Hz-10kHz/10kHz-20kHz: 25/15dB
- Stylus tip: .3 x .7 mil elliptical stylus
- Tracking force: 1.25 - 2.5 g
- Stylus replacement: S906E (Black)

Notes: Specifications provided for reference only to specific cartridge.

LP TUNES S906E STYLUS FOR EMPIRE MK II-E CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S906E stylus is specified for the Empire MK II E cartridge. Crafted by artisans in Japan and using the highest quality materials, the stylus features a precision polished special elliptical diamond for superb tracing of record grooves thus rendering excellent sound quality and tonally accurate harmonics and overtones.

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

Empire MK II-E Cartridge Specifications (for reference only)
- Frequency response: 8 ~ 30,000 Hz
- Separation: 30 dB
- Tracking force: 0.75-3.0 g
- Stylus type: .3 x .7 mil Elliptical
- Replacement stylus: S906E
- Original knob color: Black

Note: Specifications provided for reference to the original cartridge only.

LP TUNES S912E STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 2000E/IV 2000E IV CARTRIDGE

The S912E stylus is specified for the Empire 2000E/IV cartridge. This brand new special production LP Tunes stylus is made in Japan by master artisans, highly skilled stylus Shokunin steeped in the tradition of zealousness for perfection. Materially, the stylus features a highly polished and precision profiled special elliptical diamond titanium bonded to a thin-wall cantilever for superior natural sound quality, long playing life and excellent tracing accuracy. This stylus can grace the listener with the enjoyment of fine detail, clarity and harmonically rich sound quality. The fine craftsmanship reflects the high sound quality of this stylus.

● Brand new production high quality S912E stylus for Empire 2000 E/IV cartridge
● Crafted by Japanese shokunin for precision, quality, and performance
● 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond tip titanium bonded to custom alloy cantilever
● Low-mass alloy cantilever to reproduce with highest fidelity and sound quality
● Each stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● Genuine, unsurpassed LP TUNES® stylus for exceptional sound quality

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

Empire 2000 E/IV Cartridge Specifications
- Frequency response: 15-30,000 Hz; 20-20,000 Hz ± 2 db
- Tracking force: 0.75-1.5 g
- Channel separation @ 500Hz to 15kHz: 25 dB
- I.M. Distortion @ 3.54 cm/sec: .15% / 2kHz-20kHz
- Stylus: .2 x .7 mil Elliptical
- Effective tip mass: 6.9 g
- Compliance: 18 x 10^-6 cm/dyne
- Tracking ability: 28 cm/sec at 1kHz @ 1.25 g
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: within 1.25 db
- Input load: 47 kOhm
- Total capacitance: 400 to 500 pf
- Output voltage @ 5cm/sec: 4.2 mV
- Replacement stylus: S912E Purple

Note: Specifications provided for reference only.

LP TUNES S912E STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 2300E/III 2300 E/III IMPROVED CARTRIDGE

The S912E stylus is specified for the Empire 2300 E/III Improved cartridge. This brand new special production LP Tunes stylus is made in Japan by master artisans, highly skilled stylus Shokunin steeped in the tradition of zealousness for perfection. Materially, the stylus features a highly polished and precision profiled special elliptical diamond titanium bonded to a thin-wall cantilever for superior natural sound quality, long playing life and excellent tracing accuracy. This stylus can grace the listener with the enjoyment of fine detail, clarity and harmonically rich sound quality. The fine craftsmanship reflects the high sound quality of this stylus. The color of the stylus may vary.

● Finest quality S912E stylus for Empire 2300 E/III Improved cartridge
● Made by Japanese shokunin seeking to create perfection with each stylus
● 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond tip bonded to thin-wall alloy cantilever
● Each stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

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

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE MK IVNE CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S912E stylus is specified for the Empire MK IV NE cartridge. 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. Materially, the stylus features a highly polished and precision profiled special elliptical diamond titanium bonded to a thin-wall cantilever for superior natural sound quality, long playing life and excellent tracing accuracy. This stylus can grace the listener with the enjoyment of fine detail, clarity and harmonically rich sound quality. The fine craftsmanship reflects the high sound quality of this stylus.

● Exceptional S912E stylus for Empire MK IV NE cartridge
● Made by Japanese shokunin seeking to create perfection with each stylus
● 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical diamond tip bonded to thin-wall alloy cantilever
● Each stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

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

Empire S912E Stylus Specifications
- Frequency response: 15-30,000 Hz
- Tracking force: 0.75-1.5 g
- Stylus: .2 x .7 mil Elliptical
- Effective tip mass: 6.9 g
- Compliance: 18 x 10^-6 cm/dyne
- Tracking ability: 28 cm/sec at 1kHz @ 1.25 g
- Output voltage @ 5cm/sec: 4.2 mV
- Original knob color: Purple

Note: Specifications provided for reference only.

LP TUNES S912E STYLUS FOR EMPIRE XLT-IV XLT IV CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S912E stylus is specified for the Empire XL-IV cartridge. 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. Materially, the stylus features a high polished special elliptical diamond tip with .0003 x .0007 inch radii titanium bonded to a custom tube alloy cantilever. The fine craftsmanship reflects the high sound quality of this stylus.

● Finest quality S912E stylus for Empire XLT IV cartridge
● Crafted by Japanese shokunin for precision, quality, and performance
● Special elliptical diamond for tracing accuracy
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 8 x 18 µm (.0003 x .0007 inch)
● Custom alloy cantilever for firm and responsive contact to grooves
● Genuine, 100% authentic LP TUNES® stylus

Do not order this stylus if it looks different from what you have. It will not fit if the original cartridge is missing or has been changed. Please contact us if you need assistance or prefer a new cartridge. If possible, provide us with the markings on the existing cartridge and stylus (look for the brand and model number). Photos will be helpful.

Empire S912E Stylus Specifications
- Frequency response: 15-30,000 Hz
- Tracking force: 0.75-1.5 g
- Stylus: .2 x .7 mil Elliptical
- Effective tip mass: 6.9 g
- Compliance: 18 x 10^-6 cm/dyne
- Tracking ability: 28 cm/sec at 1kHz @ 1.25 g
- Output voltage @ 5cm/sec: 4.2 mV
- Original knob color: Purple

Note: Specifications provided for reference only.

LP TUNES S915VL SIGNIFICANT UPGRADE FOR EMPIRE S915E STYLUS

Desisgned to coax the best performance of the Empire 2008 cartridge and its siblings, the S915VL features a Vivid Line diamond tip that resembles the record cutting stylus so it can extract the minute modulations within the grooves beyond the capabilities of the elliptical type diamondtip.

LP TUNES STYLUS S917E FOR EMPIRE 2205 ZH CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S917E stylus for the Empire 2205ZH phono cartridge features a highly polished special elliptical diamond with a .0003 x .0007 inch tracing radii mounted on a thin-wall alloy cantilever for very accurate tracing of record grooves and excellent reproduction of voice and music. Color of the stylus may vary.

● Finest quality S917E stylus replacement for Empire 2205ZH cartridge
● Made by Japanese shokunin seeking to create perfection with each stylus
● Sound quality and performance beyond current production substitutes
● Special elliptical diamond tip r/R radii: .0003 × .0007 inch
● Low-mass alloy cantilever for groove tracing accuracy and fidelity
● Each stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

LP TUNES S917E STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 9000T IMPROVED CARTRIDGE

Specified for the Empire 9000T phono cartridge, the LP Tunes S917E is a fine example of the Japanese shukonin's spirit for perfection and human art. The stylus features a highly polished special elliptical diamond with a .0003 x .0007 inch tracing radii bonded to a thin-wall aluminum alloy cantilever for precise tracing of record grooves and excellent reproduction of voice and music.

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

Empire 9000T Improved Cartridge Specifications (for reference only)
- Frequency response: 15-45,000 Hz; 20-20,000 Hz ± ¾ db
- Tracking force: 0.75-1.5 g
- Channel separation @ 200Hz to 500Hz: 18 db | 500Hz to 15kHz: 27 dB | 15kHz to 20kHz: 18 db
- I.M. Distortion @ 3.54 cm/sec: .15% / 2kHz-20kHz
- Stylus: .2 x .7 mil Elliptical
- Effective tip mass: 0.6 mg
- Compliance: 20 x 10^-6 cm/dyne
- Tracking ability: 38 cm/sec at 1kHz @ 1.00 g
- Channel balance @ 1kHz: within 1.00 db
- Input load: 47 kOhm
- Total capacitance: 150 pf
- Output voltage @ 5cm/sec: 5.0 mV
- Replacement stylus, color: S917E Metallic Red

Note: Specifications provided for reference to the original product only.