Denon 103, 103R, 301 &c

[Jimbo]

I have read a review where the guy who owns one prefers his AT33PTG/II.

Yes I read that but as with all MC cartridges it depends on how it is set up, what arm/ headshell/ SUT......etc is used.

Marco had his set up spot on and it was awesome. Not heard the AT33PTGii for very long so hard to make a comparison.

I have heard a lot if MC cartridges and I would say Marcos DL-S1 was the best I have heard, probably due to fanatical attention to detail in setting it up.

[shire]

I have (had) an aluminium bodied 103 r, used in the Jelco 750d arm, needs the heavy counterweight variation for this, ALLY BODY provides the extra mass i suppose.
very clear with good top and bottom extension, good tracking.
dropped it when changing headshell for MM, broke cantilever, Debating (fix or not.)?

[StuN]

Fix..!

[tlscapital]

Second that : Fix !

[shire]

Second that : Fix !

thanks for advice, will do,
where any advice?

[walpurgis]

Try Goldring. They repair other makes and have a decent reputation. However, it would probably be cheaper just to find another DL-103R second hand. In my opinion, having the DL-103R repaired may only be worthwhile if you opt for a decent line contact diamond tip. That way the outlay could possibly be justified. I think Goldring could probably mount one of the Geiger tips they use on their Eroica MC. That should be good.

[helma]

I have read a review where the guy who owns one prefers his AT33PTG/II.

Judging from the very low output of the DL-S1, it seems it probably has non-magnetic cores in the coils. I think the "common wisdom" says this usually results in great transparency and nuances with the possible downside being less punch or meat. But then again, the Pioneer PC-70MC also had non-magnetic cores and I can't say it lacked any punch or body, so... But the AT33PTG/II is certainly no slouch (and probably easier to optimize due to having a more healthy voltage output) so I wouldn't be surprised someone prefers it to the Denon. Haven't heard the DL-S1 myself, but if I had unlimited funds it'd certainly be one of those cartridges I'd like to own.

[rdpx]

[rdpx]

I was looking at that photo I just uploaded, and thinking that the new cart is running very very low indeed. That is with recommended vtf of 1.4g. Here is another shot with the force set at a super low 0.6g or so, which to me like a lot more normal ride height.

Is the 301 just a very low rider, or have I got one that never passed Denon QC?

(Saying that, should there be a QC but of documentation in the box? I know the 103 comes with a hand written output thing...)



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[Jimbo]

I was looking at that photo I just uploaded, and thinking that the new cart is running very very low indeed. That is with recommended vtf of 1.4g. Here is another shot with the force set at a super low 0.6g or so, which to me like a lot more normal ride height.

Is the 301 just a very low rider, or have I got one that never passed Denon QC?



(Saying that, should there be a QC but of documentation in the box? I know the 103 comes with a hand written output thing...)



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Your second photo looks like mine when I had it set up but it is quite a low rider.