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LP TUNES S917E STYLUS FOR EMPIRE SE 9900 CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S917E stylus is specified for the Empire SE9900 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.

● Finest quality S917E stylus replacement for Empire SE9900 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

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

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

LP TUNES S999VE/X STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 999VE/X CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S999VE/X-ERD stylus for the Empire 999VE/X cartridge features a highly polished special elliptical diamond for superb tracking and tracing of record grooves. It results in finer detail and harmonically complete sound quality.

Empire 999TE/X Cartridge Specifications (for reference only)
- Frequency response: 6∼32,000 Hz;
- Tracking force: 0.5-1.5 g
- Channel separation: 35 dB
- Stylus: .2 x .7 mil Elliptical
- Compliance: 30 x 10^-6 cm/dyne
- Input load: 47 kOhm
- Total capacitance: 400 to 500 pf
- Output voltage: 6.0 mV
- Replacement stylus: S999TE/X-ERD (White)

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

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE BROADCAST ONE (BC ONE) CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes SBC-1 stylus is specified for the Empire BC One cartridge. It comes with a conical stylus for long playing life, reduced record wear and precision grove tracing accuracy. The original stylus came in yellow. The color of our latest replacement may vary.

● Finest SBC-1 stylus for Empire BC One cartridge
● Lifts sound quality and performance beyond current production styli
● Crafted by Japanese shokunin for precision, quality, and performance
● 0.5 x 0.6 mil special conical diamond tip bonded to custom alloy cantilever
● Each stylus undergoes QC and listening test as final inspection
● LP TUNES® stylus - Above and beyond copies and generics

Empire BC One Cartridge Specifications
- Type: Moving magnet
- Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz ± 1½ dB @ 300 pF
- Tracking force: 2-3½ g
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 3.54 cm/sec @ 1kHz: 4.5 mV
- Channel separation (minimum) @ 200Hz, 1kHz, 10kHz: 20, 25, 15 dB
- I.M. distortion @ 3.54 cm/sec: 0.2 % 2kHz-20k
- Stylus: 0.7 mil radius conical
- Effective tip mass: 0.6 milligram
- Compliance: 14 × 10^-6 cm/dyne
- Tracking ability: 32 cm/sec @ 1kHz @ 2 g
- Output voltage @ 1kHz, 3.54 cm/sec @ 1kHz: 4.5 mV

Notes: (1) Tracking force greater than the maximum indicated should not be used.
(2) Specifications for original Empire cartridge provided for reference only.

LP TUNES SHIBATA REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE S4000D/II STYLUS

The replacement for the Empire S4000D/II needle stylus is used with the Empire 4000D/II phono cartridge. The stylus features a highly polished Shibata diamond tip mounted 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 exceptiomal rendition of voice and music.

LP TUNES SPECIAL LINE CONTACT REPLACEMENT FOR EMPIRE S1085 STYLUS

Listen to your records with renewed experience and pleasure. Designed to reproduce with highest fidelity and sound quality, this fine LP Tunes S1085 stylus for the Empire 1085LT phono cartridge features a nude rectangular shank Line Contact diamond tip on a high strength tapered alloy cantilever for firm contact and sensitive responsiveness to grooves. The result is extraordinary excellence — in fidelity and sound quality.

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

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 1000AE/V CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes stylus for the Empire 1000AE/V 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.

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 1000E/V CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes stylus for the Empire 1000E/V 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.

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 105LT 105 LT CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S105 stylus is used with the Empire 105LT phono cartridge. The stylus features a highly polished special conical diamond for precision tracking and tracing of record grooves, thus resulting in finer detail, clarity, and full-bodied sound quality.

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

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 15 X-C 15X-C CARTRIDGE

The LP Tune stylus for the Empire 15X-C phono cartridge features a highly polished special conical diamond bonded to a thin-wall aluminum alloy cantilever for long playing life, reduced record wear and sound quality true to the grooves.

Original Empire 15 X-C Specifications
Mounting: Standard 1/2" (12.7mm) mounting centers
Frequency response: 15 Hz - 22 kHz
Transmission Principal: Moving Magnet
Tracking force: 1.5 to 2.5 g
Recommended tracking force: 2.0 g
Channel separation at 1 kHz.: 25 dB
IM distortion: 0.1% @ 3.54 cm/sec
Stylus shape: 0.6 mil Spherical
Cantilever: Tapered aluminum alloy
Effective tip mass: 0.72 mg
Dynamic compliance: 10 x 10-6cm/dyne
Static compliance: 18.5 x 10-6cm/dyne
Tracking ability: 17.9 cm/second @ 300 Hz.; 38.0 cm/second @ 1.0 kHz
Channel balance: Within 1.5 dB
Vertical tracking angle: 20°
Output: 4.5 mV at 1KHz @ 3.54 cm/sec
Number and type of magnets: 2 Samarium Cobalt
Load resistance: 47 kOhms
Load capacitance: 150 pF - 300 pF
Hum sensitivity: 0.48uV/A/m @ 60 Hz
Net weight: 5.5 g
Stylus replacement: User replaceable.

Note: Provided for reference only. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 190LT CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes stylus for the Empire 190LT phono cartridge features a highly polished conical diamond for long playing life and good rendition of voice and music. Color of stylus may vary.

For a stylus replacement that offers improved sound quality and performance, refer to the Related Products.

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 20001 AE/III CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes S912E stylus for the Empire 1000 SE/X phono cartridge features a highly polished special elliptical diamond with a .0003 x .0007 inch scanning radii mounted on a thin-wall alloy tube cantilever for exceptional fidelity to the grooves. It offers excellent tracing characteristics, natural tonal balance and very accurate reproduction of voice and music.

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 2000 PE 2000PE CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes stylus for the Empire 2000PE phono cartridge features a highly polished special elliptical diamond with .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.

● Special elliptical diamond for excellent tracing accuracy
● Diamond tip r/R radii: 7.5 x 17.5 µm (.0003 x .0007 inch)
● Precision engineered and exquisitely crafted in Japan
● Genuine, original, 100% authentic LP TUNES® stylus

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

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 2000EV CARTRIDGE

The original Silver-colored S2000T stylus was discontinued decades ago and is no longer available. Fortuitously we offer a top-of-the-line stylus replacement for the Empire 2000EV cartridge, made in Japan by world-class, famous maker for LP GEAR with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil special elliptical diamond tip bonded to a thin-wall alloy cantilever for superb extraction of record grooves and excellent sound quality.

LP TUNES STYLUS FOR EMPIRE 2000TE CARTRIDGE

The LP Tunes stylus for the Empire 2000TE 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.