Here are some photos on rewiring an Empire 990 arm. I had trouble finding detailed info on doing it so I documented my experience for the benefit of all empire owners.

http://photos.naples.net/index.cfm?go=gallery.view&albumsid=698


Also; I'll be ready to mount a new cart soon I think I have narroved down my choices to the Denon 103r or the Audio-Technica AT33PTG

I know the Denon is a nice match to the 990 arm has anyone experienced the AT33ptg?

Beautiful TT! I may be stating the obvious but the DL103R is a LOMC and you'll need a phono amp and/or step up that will accommodate it. The DL103R is a great audio bargain. I'll bet you'll be very pleased.

You should be real happy. We had one in the audio shop that emplyed me in the mid 70's. I could never walk by that Empire with out looking at it. It was beautiful, and yet I never bought it. That came back to haunt me.

Great series of photos there, Doug. Table looks reeeal good!

Ah, the Empire 1000ze/x. One of the most compliant stylii I've ever seen.

thanks!!!

I have more pics to load up and the denon is on order