Pat’s Audio platter thrust bearing for the Empire 598 Troubador turntable. Our new platter thrust bearing is precision machined from Delrin which is extremely durable and has a very low coefficient of friction for years of smooth spinning. If you have any questions about maintaining your Empire turntable feel free to contact us. As longtime trusted and respected Empire turntable service and repair experts we’ll be glad help. That’s something we guarantee other sellers can’t do for you. International Buyers Please NoteImport duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.