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  1. #61
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    Quote Originally Posted by oldius View Post
    The DL-S1 is a gorgeous cartridge with a beautifully refined treble. I've never understood those who insist on more boutique designs; this is a £2k cart from elsewhere easily!

    It works in medium mass arms well. I had it in an RB1000 and an OL Conqueror with great success. I even had it in an N.A. Ace Anna.

    I currently use an AT Art-1. I preferred it to the DL-S1 but I could live with either forever. I preferred the slightly more dynamic approach of the ART but many would prefer the slightly more polite DL-S1.

    I have not heard the Art-7 .
    polite is nice but the white knuckle ride of a Decca is doing it for me, I was interested in a DL-S1 but not keen on the step up minefield again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by paulf-2007 View Post
    polite is nice but the white nuckle ride of a Decca is doing it for me, I was interested in a DL-S1 but not keen on the step up minefield again.
    A good friend of mine who has been in the hifi business for 30 years would completely agree with that statement.
    Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702

    Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2

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    another update,ive just bought a spare lentek head amp,i plan to hot rod this one,1 cap at a time and compare to the standard one,i'll also re case it and put new cables on it,lets take this baby to the max!!!
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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    Good plan, Jamie. I shall follow developments with interest!

    Still enjoying the 'SA', then?

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    Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.

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    CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    Good plan, Jamie. I shall follow developments with interest!

    Still enjoying the 'SA', then?

    Marco.
    valid question Marco, after all he's had it a couple of weeks
    Bakoon 13r Denon DP80 Stax UA-70 Shure Ultra 500 in a Martin Bastin body with jico stylus, project ds2 digital Rullit aero 8 field coils in tqwt speakers

    Office system, DIY CSS fullrange speakers with aurum cantus G2 ribbons yulong dac Sony STR6055 receiver Jvc QL-A51 direct drive turntable, Leema sub. JVC Z4S cart is in the house

    Garage system another Sony receiver, cassette deck


    System components are subject to change without warning and at the discretion of the owner.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marco View Post
    Good plan, Jamie. I shall follow developments with interest!

    Still enjoying the 'SA', then?

    Marco.
    very much so,i cant wait to fit it to the zeta when it comes back

    Quote Originally Posted by paulf-2007 View Post
    valid question Marco, after all he's had it a couple of weeks
    i think if you read this thread you'll find im very happy with the 103,best move ive made,the decca just didnt suit my tonearms,the mid range and bass was fantastic but the top end clarity lacked a bit.i dont regret selling it to you,hope you're enjoying it
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    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamie123 View Post
    the top end clarity lacked a bit
    Don't recall ever hearing someone say that about a Decca before.

  8. #68
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    well you have now geoff, like i said for what ever reason i dont think it jelled with my tonearms or TT.
    trust me if it had of done i would not have sold it mate.
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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    Quote Originally Posted by jamie123 View Post
    another update,ive just bought a spare lentek head amp,i plan to hot rod this one,1 cap at a time and compare to the standard one,i'll also re case it and put new cables on it,lets take this baby to the max!!!
    Lol, maniac!!! Stop spending!!! 🤣🤣🤣

  10. #70
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    lol dont get all 'bank manager' on my arse,it was only £40
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

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