Denon 301 mk2

[Jimbo]

Apparently the 301 mk2 is a 103 in a 304 metal body so maybe Denon were thinking along the same lines as the Zu.

Denon also suggest in their literature to use 4 bolts when mounting the cartridge so may try this and see what a little extra mass and solidity at the cartridge end does?

[CageyH]

Interesting stuff.
Maybe a Zu 103 will be better?

[Jimbo]

Interesting stuff.
Maybe a Zu 103 will be better?

Could well be although I think the stylus diamond profile is different on the 301, it is what Denon call a special elliptical solid diamond profile. Probably line contact type.

I will be interested in Mike's final verdict before I consider buying a Zu.....although they have always been on my radar.

[CageyH]

I would be interested to know how the Zu compares to the other rebodied 103s you can buy.
The 301 still seems interesting though, although I am waiting for the postie to arrive with my new toy. After that I may consider going forvthe AT33SA, although I have found a ZYX Yatra for a very good price!

[walpurgis]

I would be interested to know how the Zu compares to the other rebodied 103s you can buy.
The 301 still seems interesting though, although I am waiting for the postie to arrive with my new toy. After that I may consider going forvthe AT33SA, although I have found a ZYX Yatra for a very good price!

Once you try the Yatra, you won't be looking for an AT33SA.

[CageyH]

It's a Yatra R100 - about €900.

[walpurgis]

It's a Yatra R100 - about €900.

If that's new, it's a real bargain.

[Jimbo]

Thought I would add some mass and bit more solidity to the 301.
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[Firebottle]

...and...?

Your lost in the music, I understand.

[mikeyb]

...and...?

Your lost in the music, I understand.

Must admit, I am, the neighbours are loving Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and Kraftwerk at let's just say, decent levels