The Empire 598 Troubadour turntable is a revered classic among vinyl enthusiasts, known for its precision engineering and exceptional sound quality that truly honors the vinyl experience. Its elegant, vintage design, complete with a luxurious wooden base, not only makes it a striking piece of audio equipment but also a testament to the craftsmanship and aesthetic of a bygone era.
We've lovingly restored the electronics and wood, but there is some slight discoloration in the anodized metal as is typical with this turntable, though very minimal.
- Production
- 1970
- Condition
- 8/10
- Serial No.
- E139682
- Orig. MSRP
- $199.95
- Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned and lubricated all moving parts
- Replaced suspension springs
- New custom phono cable
- Set weight and calibrated tonearm lift
- Restored wood plinth and dust cover
- Detailed
- Factory Specs
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 (zero error)
Rumble: lowest of any turntable tested -90 DB RRLL
Wow and flutter: almost unmeasurable (0.1%)
Platter: 12" OD cast aluminium two piece
Motor: hysteresis synchronous type
Drive system: flexible belt drive
Main bearing: microhoned oilite bearings
Suspension: pneumatic
Feedback: total system gain before acoustic feedback 141dB
Cartridge: Empire
- The History of Empire
- Empire Scientific was a manufacturer of high-fidelity products based in Garden City, New York. It started life as Dyna-Empire, then Audio-Empire, finally sticking with Empire Scientific in the mid 1960’s. Along with phono cartridges and various speakers, Empire manufactured five turntable systems under the “Troubadour”...
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- Liner Notes
The Empire 598 turntable was designed to far exceed professional standards of performance.
This instrument, in conjunction with other equally high calibre components, will allow you with the press of a button, to hear the full sound of music so akin to the actual performance that only the most expert ear can detect the difference.
The Troubador system is designed to produce sound, magnificent in person sound, from stereophonic and standard vinyl records.
Long life and trouble free operation are guaranteed for the 598 by an ingenious turntable design that involves only two moving parts, a powerful hysteresis synchronous motor and a heavy aluminium turntable platter individually balanced to the peak of perfection.
With cast aluminium platter, fitted with the Empire 990 Tonearm, the handsome and functional looks will enhance any room.
This is the world's most perfect record playback system.
- Packing
- Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. This piece will ship double-boxed, and fully insulated, taking extra care to ensure there's no pressure against the face. Then the inner box is suspended inside a double-walled outer box using shock-resistant foam corners. We also take great care to protect the tonearm and stylus, and we will tighten any transport screws. You can be confident that your table will arrive snug as a bug in a rug.
- Shipping
- This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $150, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
- Stock No.
- 8408136712413
The Empire 598 Troubadour turntable is a revered classic among vinyl enthusiasts, known for its precision engineering and exceptional sound quality that truly honors the vinyl experience. Its elegant, vintage design, complete with a luxurious wooden base, not only makes it a striking piece of audio equipment but also a testament to the craftsmanship and aesthetic of a bygone era.
We've lovingly restored the electronics and wood, but there is some slight discoloration in the anodized metal as is typical with this turntable, though very minimal.
Production
1970
Condition
8/10
Serial No.
E139682
Orig. MSRP
$199.95
Restoration
- Full service check
- Cleaned and lubricated all moving parts
- Replaced suspension springs
- New custom phono cable
- Set weight and calibrated tonearm lift
- Restored wood plinth and dust cover
- Detailed
Factory Specs
Speeds: 33.33 and 45 (zero error)
Rumble: lowest of any turntable tested -90 DB RRLL
Wow and flutter: almost unmeasurable (0.1%)
Platter: 12" OD cast aluminium two piece
Motor: hysteresis synchronous type
Drive system: flexible belt drive
Main bearing: microhoned oilite bearings
Suspension: pneumatic
Feedback: total system gain before acoustic feedback 141dB
Cartridge: Empire
The History of Empire
Empire Scientific was a manufacturer of high-fidelity products based in Garden City, New York. It started life as Dyna-Empire, then Audio-Empire, finally sticking with Empire Scientific in the mid 1960’s. Along with phono cartridges and various speakers, Empire manufactured five turntable systems under the “Troubadour”...
[ Read More ]
Liner Notes
The Empire 598 turntable was designed to far exceed professional standards of performance.
This instrument, in conjunction with other equally high calibre components, will allow you with the press of a button, to hear the full sound of music so akin to the actual performance that only the most expert ear can detect the difference.
The Troubador system is designed to produce sound, magnificent in person sound, from stereophonic and standard vinyl records.
Long life and trouble free operation are guaranteed for the 598 by an ingenious turntable design that involves only two moving parts, a powerful hysteresis synchronous motor and a heavy aluminium turntable platter individually balanced to the peak of perfection.
With cast aluminium platter, fitted with the Empire 990 Tonearm, the handsome and functional looks will enhance any room.
This is the world's most perfect record playback system.
Packing
Prepare to be impressed. We have arguably the best packing process around. This piece will ship double-boxed, and fully insulated, taking extra care to ensure there's no pressure against the face. Then the inner box is suspended inside a double-walled outer box using shock-resistant foam corners. We also take great care to protect the tonearm and stylus, and we will tighten any transport screws. You can be confident that your table will arrive snug as a bug in a rug.
Shipping
This piece ships to the contiguous United States for a flat rate of $150, which includes our packaging and our insurance. Of course, we'll ship anywhere in the world, just drop us a line and we'll give you an estimate – even if you're just curious.
Stock No.
8408136712413
