The Great Denon DL103 Debate...

[Togil]

The Denon DL 103 is just a entry level / low end cartrige suiting the Technics 1210 entry level / low end TT very well.

"dolph"

I don't play vinyl and have only ever heard one system at great length, some 20 years ago : an Oxford Crystal turntable with a Koetsu cartridge. Played through AR SP11 , Krell KMA 100 monoblocks and Quad ESL 63s. Wonderful sound.

How would the Oxford/Koetsu compare with the Technics/Denon setup ?

[Spectral Morn]

Wow!

The Oxford Crystal ref was one of those TT that left a massive sonic memory in my mind too. Stunning looks and a weight, scale and stability of sound that only the original NAS Mentor Reference had (same time period). I would love to hear one again or even buy one (not made any more).

I haven't heard the TT and cart you ask how the Oxford would sound against but I would be shocked if they were as good. Sorry but the Oxford was IMHO very special.

regards D Louth 77

[muffinman]

The Denon DL 103 is just a entry level / low end cartrige suiting the Technics 1210 entry level / low end TT very well.

"dolph"

do us a favour rolph
if you're making a joke, please add a or similar
otherwise i'll be forced to start slagging items of yours that you have worked hard to pay for
(not)

[Beechwoods]

do us a favour rolph

'Rolph' that's got to be worth a lolsign in itself!

[niklasthedolphin]

do us a favour rolph
if you're making a joke, please add a or similar
otherwise i'll be forced to start slagging items of yours that you have worked hard to pay for
(not)

Well...............duffinman................I deliberately left out the .

I'm DEAD serious about 103/1210.
Sorry mate.

"DOLPH"

P.S.: Try to spell my name correct. Those hidden insults can be so escalating.

[DSJR]

I was going to stay out of this one, but the mentor was a damn fine turntable IMO - Why did I sell mine? Ah, I remember - financial as usual...........

[muffinman]

Hi Dolph,
i've never heard a 103 so i'm not going to extol its virtues and start talking about something i know jack about.
i also don't think the 1200 is the second coming. however i've chosen my modified version over my former tts - an lp12 and my orbe/evo arm.
i've based this on its ability to play a variety of music to a higher standard than my previous decks, its ease of use and relative compactness - all in one ability if you will.
imo this places it outside the tag of 'entry level'
if you class orbes and lp12s as entry level then i suppose you have a valid point

[niklasthedolphin]

Hi Dolph,
i've never heard a 103 so i'm not going to extol its virtues and start talking about something i know jack about.
i also don't think the 1200 is the second coming. however i've chosen my modified version over my former tts - an lp12 and my orbe/evo arm.
i've based this on its ability to play a variety of music to a higher standard than my previous decks, its ease of use and relative compactness - all in one ability if you will.
imo this places it outside the tag of 'entry level'
if you class orbes and lp12s as entry level then i suppose you have a valid point

I can make any LP12 kick the ass of any 1210.
Modified or not as long as I have free hands to allign and adjust.
Well, you made your choise. I can only wonder what weird eqipment made you make that choise?

"DOLPH"

[muffinman]

I can make any LP12 kick the ass of any 1210

"DOLPH"

it still wont have a pop up cueing light though




ps

[bong]

Well, you made your choise. I can only wonder what weird eqipment made you make that choise?

"DOLPH"

hi dolph,

i don't quite understand why the equipment had to be weird for that choice to be made?