Empire 208 Turntable Project
Selling a working, but currently disassembled, Empire 208 turntable, no tonearm, no plinth.
The motor was removed for testing and R&D with 3-phase motor drivers several years ago, but the project was set aside, and it has been sitting in a box for too long. Maybe it can become your project? 🙂 The motor is easy to reinstall. Three wires, color coded, to reattach, and two ground wires. If you want me to rewire it before shipping, I can.
This unit is cosmetically average (you should see some of them!), but was in good working condition before the testing. I borrowed a belt from a friend's 208 and it ran well and to speed. The motor mount grommets are pliable, but original. The motor cover is present, and has a 'dust bug' mark on it.
Asking $250 OBO. I'm most flexible if you take it as-is, as I'm trying to clear out things and make time for current projects!
Bullet proof packing, and fast shipping from Saint Louis, MO 63108. Thanks! - Tom
Selling a working, but currently disassembled, Empire 208 turntable, no tonearm, no plinth.
The motor was removed for testing and R&D with 3-phase motor drivers several years ago, but the project was set aside, and it has been sitting in a box for too long. Maybe it can become your project? 🙂 The motor is easy to reinstall. Three wires, color coded, to reattach, and two ground wires. If you want me to rewire it before shipping, I can.
This unit is cosmetically average (you should see some of them!), but was in good working condition before the testing. I borrowed a belt from a friend's 208 and it ran well and to speed. The motor mount grommets are pliable, but original. The motor cover is present, and has a 'dust bug' mark on it.
Asking $250 OBO. I'm most flexible if you take it as-is, as I'm trying to clear out things and make time for current projects!
Bullet proof packing, and fast shipping from Saint Louis, MO 63108. Thanks! - Tom
