Denon 103 Pro and his step up

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I am looking for an A23 SUT denon version or an serviced Denon HA-1000 which one will be the better solution for an Denon DL-103-Pro?

It will be used together with an Yamaha GT-2000 turntable with external powersupply and an Devialet Expert Pro 140 all in one amplifier and phono pre also.

Well, I expect if you blow the dust and cobwebs off this thread you should find it serviceable. :)

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Originally Posted by Paulie72

Is this topic still relevant?

I am looking for an A23 SUT denon version or an serviced Denon HA-1000 which one will be the better solution for an Denon DL-103-Pro?

It will be used together with an Yamaha GT-2000 turntable with external powersupply and an Devialet Expert Pro 140 all in one amplifier and phono pre also.

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New or second hand, Paul, for the A23? If it's the latter, then the best plan is to start a wanted ad in the classifieds or look on ebay (for both). If you're looking for a new A23, then talk to Simon at Hi-Fi Sound: https://www.hifisound.co.uk/

That's where I got mine from, when I had it (he does them to order only) and he's a great guy to deal with.

Other than that, as I have a lot of experience with all versions of the 103, including the Pro, I can say from experience that it works really well with a Highphonic HP-T5: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Highphoni...-/264564360652 as they were designed to work together, due to the fact that Highphonic make the Pro (or rather modify stock 103s to their spec), so that would be a great match, in terms of synergy.

Hope that helps:cool:

Marco.

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Originally Posted by Marco

New or second hand, Paul, for the A23? If it's the latter, then the best plan is to start a wanted ad in the classifieds or look on ebay (for both). If you're looking for a new A23, then talk to Simon at Hi-Fi Sound: https://www.hifisound.co.uk/

That's where I got mine from, when I had it (he does them to order only) and he's a great guy to deal with.

Other than that, as I have a lot of experience with all versions of the 103, including the Pro, I can say from experience that it works really well with a Highphonic HP-T5: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Highphoni...-/264564360652 as they were designed to work together, due to the fact that Highphonic make the Pro (or rather modify stock 103s to their spec), so that would be a great match, in terms of synergy.

Hope that helps:cool:

Marco.

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Hi Marco,

The A23 is brand new and is the last one available for the moment due to CoVid19. Is the Highphonics better then the A23. For me the Highphonics is cheaper by the way.

I have an HA103CL MC Cartridge, unique Tungsten tension-wire which is basically an tuned version of the DL-103-Pro.

The Denon AU-S1 is not a good one for the DL-103-Pro?

Paul

Hi Paul,

It's down to personal taste, of course, and what will work best in your system, but I'd give the Highphonic a go, as sonically there's not much in it, and if it's cheaper for you then it makes sense. Plus, I've dealt with the seller before, Yuki, (only recently) and he's top-notch:)

Marco.

I sent Juki an PM on ebay to check what the possibilities are to buy the Highphonic from him.

Nice one, please say 'Hi' to him from me:)

Marco.

Marco thanks for you tip. I have ordered the Highphonic-HP-T5-MC from Juki and sent him your regards.

Nice one - hope you enjoy it, Paul, and do please report back:)

Marco.

Will take some time for shipping but when it arrives i will definetely give feedback.

Below my turntable and 2 of my cartridges that i have.

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