About the 698
The Empire 698 is a manual single-play turntable that features a hysteresis synchronous motor and a belt-drive system. It is designed to deliver high-fidelity audio performance with its dynamically balanced, two-piece, 7 lbs., 3-inch thick die-cast aluminum platter. The tonearm is 9 inches long and moves on 32 jeweled, sapphire bearings, offering minimal friction. The turntable supports speeds of 33 1/3 and 45 rpm and includes an end-of-record lift feature. It is praised for its beautiful construction and ability to extract the fullest performance from any cartridge and record.
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