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Please help cartridge problem

A cartridge was given to me by a friend who has since pass away, I have no info on this cartridge. It comes in a box about 8 inches long and looks quiet expcive it needs to be re tipped it is Empire Scienific MC 1000 Van Den Hul made in Switzerland.Can someone suppy me total info onthis cartridge eg out put etc, and is it worth geting re-tipped? My Turntable is Well Tempered Classic Any advice? Regards David. dspry@atrax.net.au
ozzzie
grp
8 posts
 
Hi! Just a thought as you are in Australia...is the Garrott Brothers company still in business? I know they both died a while back but maybe someone still runs the operation. You could check for any info on Garrott?? They did a lot of re-tips and there was a tie-in with van den Hul. Hope this helps. Regards.
ivanj
640 posts
 
I believe that VDH or Benz used to own or develop Empire cartridges and this sounds like an old top of the line. That is why I told you to contact him.
superclamp040b
31 posts
 
Hello David, Netherlands calling.. home of Vd.Hul elements, I'm happy to report that van den Hul repairs almost every element which is sent, and at a very reasonable price. If you contact me via email, i will inform you fully. I own a Grasshopper... Enjoy, RON
ramstl
342 posts
 
Try going through old issues of Audio. Their October issues is where they listed and cataloged componets. I would begin in the early 80's, however, you may need to go back further. As stated above, I do believe Benz and Empire crossed paths along the way with Benz either buying out or morphing from Empire.
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