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I seem to have won a Denon DL-103 with a boron cantilever and Shibata diamond - http://www.ebay.fr/itm/122282142943
I was not expecting that. :eek:
Audio Al
02-01-2017, 21:50
Sure is a looker :) how much original 103 is left ?
Firebottle
02-01-2017, 22:04
Oops indeed :rolleyes:
You'll enjoy that Kevin :thumbsup:
Love it - well done! I just hope it likes your FXR... ;)
Marco.
topoxforddoc
02-01-2017, 22:09
Very bling :)
Love it - well done! I just hope it likes your FXR... ;)
Marco.
If it does not, you will see it in the "Private Exhibitions" area. I think it will work. I have an 18g headshell weight for a 103.
Will be an interesting start to the New Year:)
If it does not, you will see it in the "Private Exhibitions" area. I think it will work. I have an 18g headshell weight for a 103.
No worries, Kev. I don't think you'll need 18g though, as the new gold body-shell will be considerably heavier than the stock plastic one it replaced, so you'll have to take that into consideration.
To that effect, you don't really want any more than said 18g mass *in total*, including the weight of the cartridge itself and 'headhshell' of the FXR, or you could end up with a somewhat 'sat on' and over-damped sound.
If that ends up being the case though, just use a lighter headshell weight. My advice would be firstly to install the cartridge as is and see how it sounds, then if necessary experiment with adding mass from there, obviously ensuring that you have the ability to balance out the weight at the other end ;)
Anyway, hope it hits the spot for you! :cool:
Marco.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/400/31436224233_d77175c284_z_d.jpg
VTF at 2.5g, and sounding pretty good.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/400/31436224233_d77175c284_z_d.jpg
VTF at 2.5g, and sounding pretty good.
Nice!
I think I could do with a denser material for my counterweight. :eek:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/626/31436948823_d47bec22cf_z_d.jpg
And yes, the auxiliary weight is fitted.
I have been listening to music for most of the day, using the DL-103.
What a lovely piece of kit this is. It's a keeper for sure.
I just wish I had a standard DL103, so I could judge what benefits the upgrades it came fitted with have had.
It sounds superb, with a good level of detail, and deep powerful bass. Very musical, and as Firebottle said, it just drags you into the music.
No worries, Kev. I don't think you'll need 18g though, as the new gold body-shell will be considerably heavier than the stock plastic one it replaced, so you'll have to take that into consideration.
To that effect, you don't really want any more than said 18g mass *in total*, including the weight of the cartridge itself and 'headhshell' of the FXR, or you could end up with a somewhat 'sat on' and over-damped sound.
If that ends up being the case though, just use a lighter headshell weight. My advice would be firstly to install the cartridge as is and see how it sounds, then if necessary experiment with adding mass from there, obviously ensuring that you have the ability to balance out the weight at the other end ;)
Anyway, hope it hits the spot for you! :cool:
Marco.
The cartridge housing weighs 27g.
All,up weight s just over 31g. It works well on my FX1200, with 175g of counterweight on the other end.
brian2957
12-01-2017, 19:35
Looking good mate :)
Thanks Brian.
Sounds good too.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/400/31436224233_d77175c284_z_d.jpg
VTF at 2.5g, and sounding pretty good.
Looks silver there, for some reason... I thought it was a blingy gold big bastard? :D
Replying to your PM now! :cool:
Marco.
Floyddroid
18-01-2017, 09:45
Not much....
Triggers new broom ha ha
I think I could do with a denser material for my counterweight. :eek:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/626/31436948823_d47bec22cf_z_d.jpg
And yes, the auxiliary weight is fitted.
I recognise that counterweight he he. Took me ages to polish it up like that.
Am surprised you are using all three weights must be some serious mass at the other end. Beauty of the counterweights set though it'll take anything.
I was surprised to have to fit all three as well.
Other end is about 31g for the cartridge alone.
I was surprised to have to fit all three as well.
Other end is about 31g for the cartridge alone.
That's roughly what I ended up with on the 774 when I tried to get the resonance figure sorted with my Zu Denon 103, I think I had 36g at Headshell end using lead tape 😁
31g? Wow that's heavy. I'm like you, I'd like to know how it sounds next to a standard 103. That Boron cantilever is the stuff! I've always wanted a Boron cantilever!
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Having used the "triggers broom" 103 for a while, I am tempted to try a standard 103. The idea will be to run it as is, and then have a go at putting it in a nice aluminium body I have lying around.
The question is, 103 or 103R?
I am looking at buying one towards the end of the month, so if anybody is thinking about getting rid of one, please let me know.
Well.... I have a spare (minty) DL-103 C1 you could have at a good price, which trust me, roasts the stock 103 or 103R. And as you know, I know my Denons!
Interesting (albeit short) thread on Lenco Heaven on the 'C1' here: http://www.lencoheaven.net/forum/index.php?topic=15971.0
Just PM me if you're interested. It's a *superb* cartridge, Kev :cool:
Marco.
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