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Empire 205 LT
The Empire 205 LT belongs to the American MM lineup with an elliptical stylus. Its 4.5 mV output suits any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 1.5 to 2.5 g with 2.0 g nominal. The replaceable stylus is the S205, and Phono Culture lists one compatible replacement for this model.
- Mounting
- P-mount (plug-in)
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.9 g
- Output Voltage
- 4.5 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–22 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 1.5 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ || 150 pF
- Tracking Force
- 1.5–2.5 g (nominal 2.0 g)
- VTA
- 20°
- Compliance Value
- 15 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (dynamic); 23.5 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne (static)
- Cantilever
- tapered aluminum alloy
Additional Info
The Empire 205 LT is a forgiving, easygoing MM built on a tapered aluminum-alloy cantilever with an elliptical tip. It leans toward warm, natural vocals and lively dynamics rather than razor-sharp detail, giving full-bodied bass and a relaxed, homelike delivery instead of pinpoint imaging. Worn or imperfect records get treated kindly, suiting vintage jazz, rock and easy listening on modest systems. The stylus is replaceable, so a worn tip swaps out without retipping.
Replacement styluses for Empire 205 LT
| LP Gear | EMS0205 | Elliptical |
Sound × Setup
Detail
62%IGD Control
58%Noise Suppression
64%Dynamics—Attack
68%Soundstage/Imaging
65%Bass Density
66%Vocals/Midrange
70%Forgiving Character
78%Tonearm mass light 100%
medium 0%·heavy 0%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 35–38 dB 50%
39–42 dB 50%·43–46 dB 0%
Empire 205 LT (MM) pairs well with medium-mass tonearms (8–12g). Requires 39–42 dB gain—verify preamp specs. Low capacitance design suits short cable runs (<2m). Optimal tracking: 1.5–2g. Excellent match for vintage/modern systems with adequate amplification. No impedance issues typical for MM cartridges.
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