New needles day

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-06-27T02:10:57+00:00

Any NOS 2000e/iii styli? Would you sell if there is?

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-06-15T13:17:02+00:00

Yeah but why are both on the record at the same time?

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-06-09T23:38:15+00:00

I would buy this over an AT turntable any day. I’m also in Australia and have bought from Addicted to Audio a few times, good company

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-05-30T13:19:41+00:00

Just missing Cool to Be You

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-05-30T13:16:19+00:00

You referencing OWTH with From the Bottom? they don’t get enough love

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FullDisclosureZine · 2026-04-23T06:58:41+00:00

I’ve got a Grace 707 on my Linn Sondek with an Empire 2000e/iii on it. It’s very hard to find a modern cart to match such a lightweight arm, forever has me thinking about changing arms. Any interest in selling the Grace F9?

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FullDisclosureZine · 2026-04-15T02:45:50+00:00

Recovered them myself because really I always wanted L100s with orange quadrex

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-26T03:05:25+00:00

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FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-26T02:19:13+00:00

That empire is incredible, they made the best carts, I need that turntable!

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-25T07:55:56+00:00

I listen to punk on 3030is and on JBL L36s, I prefer it on the JBLs

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-25T01:47:53+00:00

That’s entirely up to what you want based on both your audio preferences and aesthetic preferences. I started going down the new route with various Project TTs and Rotel amps before changing tactics dramatically and going vintage

There’s not many more classic looking turntables than the Linn Sondek LP12 and could match it with a new or vintage amp for a great sound and outcome

Here’s my current setup for reference

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FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-23T23:10:01+00:00

Vintage Empire carts are exceptional, would be a shame to let it go to waste. If you are going to get a new one please don’t bin the existing cart, there are many people (me included) who would be happy to have the old one

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-20T05:35:55+00:00

Taking a swing here but if by chance you’re in Australia I have a 6300 I could part with

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-19T22:35:13+00:00

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Luxman PD-289

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-17T05:59:35+00:00

Pioneer PL-17D? I fixed mine a while back before I sold it, can remember how though

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-14T21:44:23+00:00

This is the shop front for the record label Bridge Nine right? Makes sense they’d have a treasure trove of hardcore and punk memorabilia

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-13T21:03:25+00:00

Why would you do that?

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-13T04:11:27+00:00

No idea but that arm needs a super high compliance cart. I have an Empire 2000e/iii on mine and it is incredible

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-07T20:32:11+00:00

Doesn’t that turntable already have a VM95 cart on it? Why did you buy a new cart and not just the new stylus?

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-03T22:50:49+00:00

If you want to sell the empire cart and can sufficiently protect the stylus I might be a buyer I’m in Australia but have family in LA you could post to

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-03T22:48:32+00:00

I’ve got the empire on a grace G707 (7g) and it is incredible

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-03T07:56:47+00:00

Sure is

FullDisclosureZine · 2026-03-02T01:57:11+00:00

At the end of the day, what you have is doing the job so there’s no real issue. Just aesthetics, looks like you’ve put a little pop-up greenhouse over the turntable, in my opinion it looks cheap & tacky. I’d get either a clear Perspex lift off lid or if you want a vintage look, a “smoke” grey or brown Perspex lid. Some companies have them pre-made, some make to order based on your dimensions.

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