Empire 698 Vintage Turntable

Classic Empire turntable. This particular table offers considerable potential, but will require tlc to bring to bragging rights condition.

Upside:
Motor working and quiet.
Platter spins at speed, smooth and quiet.
Tonearm action free and smooth, no evidence of "chatter."
Continuity of signal from stylus to rca connectors. (The included Grado cartridge has a broken stylus. However, we were able to brush the cantilever stub and establish signal in both right and left channels. Please note that the headshell/armtube interface is fragile on these tables, so we did not remove the headshell for any purpose.)
Cueing and tonearm support lights working.

Downside:
Metallic plinth finish shows significant tarnish/wear.
Wooden base shows light wear, including sight separation of veneer.
No lid.
Cueing controls do not work. (Common in this model).
Rubber mat does not lay flat when fitted. (We warmed the mat and it lay flat, but when cooled it retuned to non-flat condition.)
One small rubber foot missing.

There may be aesthetic or mechanic issues we have not noticed or have failed to describe. Please ask questions and/or examine pictures closely. They are part of our description.

If you are looking for a turntable that presents or performs as new, this is not your table. If, however, you are adept at turntable restoration, this table could provide a very interesting challenge and potential for a stunning turntable when completed.

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