This table should need no introduction.
This 398 is basically the 208 with Empire 980 Tonearm ( with magnetic lift) and Walnut base
Yes it shows patina deserving of age and materials, great vintage look
Strong trouble free performer, no faults no excusesEmpire TT's used the German made Pabst motor which is a great motor and will get the platter to full speed in 1/3 of as turn. These motors are exceptionally quiet and smooth. Thorens also used the Pabst motors at one time. Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 and 78.25. RPM +/- 0.3%.
Rumble: Exceeds broadcast and laboratory requirements (Amplitude of rumble vibration is less than one millionth of an inch).
Turntable 12? Diam.: 6 lbs. cast aluminum individually balanced.
Turntable recovery: Less than 1 RPM @ 33-1/3 RPM.
Wow & Flutter: Less than 0.15% RMS.
Power requirements: 105-125 V.A.C. 60 cycles only.
Motor: Hyteresis Synchronous ? 4 pole-Dynamically balanced. Table is solid performer, no discernible or measurable run-out, quiet operation
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