Denon 103M + Orsonic headshell porn

[Wakefield Turntables]

Andy, with respect mate, lighten up. Thread drift is part and parcel of a lively discussion, and inevitable at some point when the original thread topic runs out of 'legs'... When you're in the pub talking to your mates, do you rigidly stick to one topic of discussion, and frown upon someone who dares to bring up something else?

Well, discussions here are no different!

Anyway, how's the 103M sounding now? I remember that you were struggling with it at the beginning - has the Orsonic helped to get it singing?

Marco.

Thread drift is a pet hate. Anyway, I'm currently snowed under with upgrades to the valve system. The orsonic headshell was one such upgrade since then I have a very nice solid copper record weight which is helping things along with the 301. The Orsonic headshell and 103 are ok, but I'm going to start looking for my reference headshell and then reference cartridge to go with it. So the headshell I'm about to purchase is this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFSrethphqc . I already have a set if cartridge tags organised. The cartridge itself is still in the mix, I'm addicted to the sound of the SPU. The 103M could be a giant killer if set up probably, hence the purchase of the ARCHE headshell.

[Barry]

Versatile and superbly made, but far too many mechanical junctions for my liking.

[Wakefield Turntables]

Versatile and superbly made, but far too many mechanical junctions for my liking.

I agree with every word. The junctions are an issue for me too, I'm hoping however that it will be the final cartridge headshell for me.

[pure sound]

Seems as product endorsement is fairly common here.
Just perception.. could may/be wrong tho.

If that was aimed at me, I have no connection with Technics, Jelco, Fidelity Research, Shure, Ortofon, Audio Creative, Shindo, Goldring, Rega etc etc.