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v.1.7.3 updated 01/24/2026
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[Test Note] Check Empire 2000E/III on my setup
- Stylus: ND-14D
- Type: ММ
- Stylus Shape: Conical[ radii (mil / µm) 15 µm (≈0.6 mil) ]
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Output Voltage
- 3 mV
- Frequency Response
- 10–27 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 26 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 0.7 dB
- Recommended Load
- 47 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 1.5–3.0 g
- Compliance Value
- 22 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Additional Info
Often appears as MC-14D. Seen as OEM/rebrands (e.g., CEC MC-20).
Replacement
| Jelco | ND-14E | Elliptical |
| Tonar | 637-DS | Conical |
| LP Gear | JELCSND14D | Conical |
add 01/18/2026 · upd. 01/27/2026