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    Default Denon Modified 103r by Dom

    I recently had my cartridge upgraded by Dom for the price of £250 this has completely transformed the performance of the deck, to where I expect it to be.
    Dom did the following work
    A new Boron Cantilever and stylus with a aluminum body


    It now sounds very similar to a London Decca Jubilee at 1/4th the total price (including cost of cart) this is well worth the effort
    Dom service is very good. He leant me a spare cart so I would not be without music. He also communicated well, even when there was a delay he let me know quickly
    Highly recommended
    Thanks
    Last edited by John; 24-01-2012 at 15:12.
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    Do you really rate it that close to the Decca Jubilee? That would make it a very interesting proposition...
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    Its not quite there but its pretty closeIt does not have the same aliveness as the Decca but I am getting the attack I am used to with Jubille
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    Presumably you mean a boron, not Baron, cantilever?
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    Opps yes
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    Nice one, John. I'd love to hear it. Are you bringing the 103 to Scalford?

    Dom is defo the man for such jobs, these days. Feck the slow-as-snail's-shite crew at Expert!

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    Ooh very nice! Think I've just seen my next project as just got hold of a 103R ripe for re-tipping
    Richard.

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    Richard - I was thinking the very same thing
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    Thank you guys and John for the kind comments, but again I have to keep repeating myself. Firstly John, I was the one who sent the cart to you to use whilst yours was having the upgrade and secondly I do all the communicating Only Joking lololololol. Seriously though, it is nice to read good positive feedback. We both really appreciate the comments. Dom will leave a response later.

    Thanks Again

    Natalie

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    Bouncy floors are no good for the Terminator arm so will not be bringing the Salvation to Scalford
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