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Thread: What do we have here?........Denon 301 MK2

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    its like my 103sa,i just play records and in enjoy them,yes i know it hasn't got the detail of say a cadenza black but theres something about the sound it produces that leaves me content and no desire to fiddle,something the big buck cartridges ive tried of late coudn't do.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jamie123 View Post
    its like my 103sa,i just play records and in enjoy them,yes i know it hasn't got the detail of say a cadenza black but theres something about the sound it produces that leaves me content and no desire to fiddle,something the big buck cartridges ive tried of late coudn't do.
    There's a problem I find when spending so much money on a cartridge. I find myself over analysing everything it does instead of listening to the song. The 301 is a really enjoyable cart and for £225 new (from Japan) it's a real bargain. Luckily, the Kontrapunt B is just about perfect to me (just a tad light in the mids but not a deal breaker) so no longer on the hunt although a nicely priced AT-ART7/9 May make me change my mind!

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    The 301 gives you 90% of what you want at £225. To get that extra 10% can cost another £250-£750!

    Just a thought.
    Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    The 301 gives you 90% of what you want at £225. To get that extra 10% can cost another £250-£750!

    Just a thought.
    Ah, but that 10% can make all the difference from good to great.

    Ive enjoyed listening to it mate but the Kontrapunkt went back on today and that 10% feels massive now.

    The biggest difference between the two is space. The sound is more defined and there is more room for the musicians. The Denon is a little bit forward and the Kontrapunkt is more detailed. I prefer the tone of the Denon but the Kontrapunkt is better in more areas which now feel essential.

    @£225 for a brand new one, it'll be hard to beat in that price range.

    The Goldring Eroica is another but that's £400+ new and differences will have to be tested. I'll strap the Eroica on and see how it compares to the Denon.

    The Kontrapunkt is different class. I'd love to hear a Cadenza Black or Jubilee after what I've heard now.

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    I agree Oli 10% can make all the difference. I thought you would find it interesting listening to the 301. It was not intended as an alternative to the Kontrapunkt which I am sure is a better cartridge.

    Will be interested to hear your thoughts on the Eroica. Cadenza black out of my price range.

    No reasonable priced new Denon DL S1 on the market so I am thinking of other options......? I am also concerned about tonearm compatibility. So it may have to be something more modern and easily available.
    Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702

    Second System : Goldring Lenco GL75 / AT95EX / Pioneer SX590 / Spendor SP2

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimbo View Post
    I agree Oli 10% can make all the difference. I thought you would find it interesting listening to the 301. It was not intended as an alternative to the Kontrapunkt which I am sure is a better cartridge.

    Will be interested to hear your thoughts on the Eroica. Cadenza black out of my price range.

    No reasonable priced new Denon DL S1 on the market so I am thinking of other options......? I am also concerned about tonearm compatibility. So it may have to be something more modern and easily available.
    Theres a used one on eBay?

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