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Hi Susan,
That's excellent.
Before I make some appropriate recommendations, what's your budget - up to the level of the DL-110 or can you go a bit more than that?
And also, what type of sound do you like? I won't ask in terms of 'musicality' because that's hard to define with someone I don't know, but in terms of tonality do you prefer cartridges with generally a 'warmer', 'weightier' or 'brighter', 'lighter' tonal balance?
Also, where did you try ordering your cartridge from?
Cheers,
Marco.
Thanks for your advice/suggestions.
£100ish.
What are the musical characteristics of the cartridges you have suggested?
I think that I want something as 'neutral' as possible or adds as little of its own character.
Hifix is the only place I have tried so far.
S
Susan, in that case I think you should stick to the DL-110. It's ideal for your needs and will work really well with the 640p.
Try and order one here:
http://www.harrowaudiohifi.co.uk/vie...kCode=h91de100
Marco.
Marco
Thanks once again.
I will phone tomorrow and see if I can get one.
I will post and let you know how things go, my amps should arrive tomorrow so I have some tidying up to do.
I will take some photos as well.
S
Sounds good. I look forward to seeing the pics :)
You do know that you can order one via the website? I've dealt with Harrow before - generally everything they show is in stock and they despatch your order next day by First Class post. They're very quick and efficient.
If in the unlikely event they're also out of stock of the DL-110, try here:
https://shop.mantra-audio.co.uk/acat...artridges.html
They're also excellent to deal with.
Marco.
Ordered online from Harrow Audio.
Confirmation e-mail received, so all appendages crossed!
thanks
S
Nice one, Susan. You'll have it before the weekend :)
Let us know how you get on with the 110 and if you need any advice on setting it up.
Marco.
Hi Susan,
Did you get your DL-110? You've gone very quiet. Perhaps you're too busy listening to music... :)
Marco.
Sorry Marco
Yes been entranced!
110 arrived, set up reasonably easily, found the original alignment tool supplied with the arm, actually an 'S' type (if that makes any difference).
Been working my way through my vinyl with the odd CD as well. Fantastic, Outstanding, I can not attempt to quantify the improvements but it is magical, I will take some photos as soon as.
Got itchy fingers though, something Richard suggested (sort of!), bought a pair of Castle Durham speakers that can be bi-amped, so have also bought another power amp from NVA (and cables).
My hands were shaking setting up the Denon, how do you go on when you have something costing 25x more?
The Castles are a stop gap for the time being, I shall keep my eyes and ears open for alternatives, if anyone has any possible suggestions!! Once that is sorted I think I shall sit back and enjoy for some time.
Once again, many thanks.
Hi Susan,
You're welcome. I'm glad the Denon has worked out well. Enjoy the music, and I look forward to seeing some photos in due course :smoking:
Marco.