Anyone have a denon103/A23 SUT

[Darrenw]

Hi

Ever the optimist I wonder if anyone on here local to stoke and willing to bring their 103 A23 combo to try in my Garrard 301 - I sense there are quite a few users of this combo on here and I wondered if anyone would mind bringing theirs out for a trip?

Happy to feed and water if anyone is feeling generous - could squeeze in a couple of others to form a committee if others are interested

also wanting the A23 speaker cable - I have asked James at tom tom to loan me a set but there is a queue so it might take a while

can;t find a SUT second hand so they must be pretty good - I am a klutz with carts so can't consider dear ones hence thinking the 103/A23 combo would be ideal and reasonably priced option for me

happy to travel and hear someone elses if that might be an option although it would be lovely to try it in my own system

rgds
darren

[scoobs]

There have been murmurings of perhaps hosting a Japanese direct drive fest somewhere, and if it were to happen I would imagine you would have the opportunity to play with both items if either Marco or myself were to attend, I for one would be happy to bring my pairing at least, also be interesting to compare my re-tipped 103 to Marco's various versions.

Thinking out loud here, but the wish list for such an event could be...

SP10's
1210's
Denon's
Pioneer

...all of which exist on this forum to my knowledge, and why not allow the Idler boys in for a party too.

[Darrenw]

Would be very keen to partake - if it wasnt too big I could even host it here as stoke is pretty central

I was chatting to a friend today who said the 103 might not be ideal for my alphason but worth a try nonetheless

I am a bit ignorant on this TT thing - my aim is to try a few and then whittle down to one - would be interesting to hear your 80 aginst my older 6000 as well

how are you doing on the slate plinth - has the change of arm plans delayed matters?

rgds
darren

[scoobs]

The plinth should hopefully be with me next week, yes I will have to do a little work to facilitate the new arm, I think I may cut a square out with a view to using interchangable wooden or slate arm mounting blocks.

[Marco]

Hi Darren,

Sorry, I've only just spotted this thread

Stoke is not a million miles away from Wrexham. I might struggle at the moment time-wise to come down to you, but you're more than welcome to bring your 301 up to my place and we can try various 103s (and some other options) on it, along with the A23 and also the Denon HA-500 head amp.

It would be good to meet up and of course you'll have the opportunity of hearing the mad Marco-boy's system

Just let me know!

Scoobs,

I'm well up for one of the gatherings you mention - it's just a matter of taking it to the next level from talking about it to making it happen! A suitable venue would of course have to be agreed

Marco.

P.S I'll move this thread to 'Analogue Art' later.

[Darrenw]

Hi Marco

Would be great to hear your system and see what the 103 A23 does - have you any views on the combo of 103 with alphason HR100?

PM me your phone number and I can perhaps give you a call re popping over with the Garrard.

re Jap DD gathering I can offer a garrard, sp10 or denon DP6000 and I would be very keen to hear other stuff jap or otherwise

rgds
darren

[Marco]

PM sent

Marco.

[scoobs]

Darren
As far as I know the Alphason is not a good match for a 103, as it's a lightweight (low mass) arm around 10g I think. Maybe Guy could be more precise.

[Marco]

Scoobs,

Darren's coming round to my place, so we'll have a play with adding mass to the headshell and see how it goes - should be interesting!

Marco.

[scoobs]

Cool, I'm sure he'll leave you having had a comprehensive 103/sut workout.
I guess he should also prepare for having his fillings rattled by your SP100's