ORIGINAL EMPIRE (OBSOLETE):
• "DE" =Diamond 0.3 x 0.7 mil Bonded Elliptical tip needle
• 1.5 - 3.0 grams tracking pressure.
• Original needle color is usually: translucent BLUE
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BOTH original Empire and Aftermarket replacement:
• for use at 16, 33 or 45 speeds.
• NOT for 78 rpm speed.
• Caltilever: Aluminum Alloy
• Vertical Tracking Angle 20 degrees
• Elliptical needles have more efficient contact with the surface of the record than a conical tip.
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Brand Aftermarket:
"DE" =Diamond 0.3 x 0.7 mil Bonded Elliptical tip needle
• 1.25 - 2.25 grams tracking pressure.
• Color may vary, currently shipping purple as of press time, subject to change without notice.