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The birth of the
DENON
brand
Denon's involvement with moving coil cartridges dates back to
the 1930s when they were engaged in a joint R&D effort with NHK
to produce a high performance and high reliability cartridge for
broadcast use. The legendary DL-103 moving coil phono cartridge
was introduced in 1963, which became one of the longest running
products in audio history. The DL-103, still used by
broadcasters and audiophiles, spawned the development of
outstanding MC cartridges that continue to be an indispensable
component for music lovers, audiophiles, recording studios,
sound professionals and musicians today.
DL-110
£139.95
The Denon DL-110 DL
110 DL110 phono cartridge was designed to enable more people to
enjoy the exquisite sound quality of moving coil (MC)
cartridges. Developed using Denon's state of the art MC
cartridge manufacturing know-how, the Denon DL-110 DL110 is a
moving coil cartridge capable of producing a high output of 1.6
mV which is equivalent to the output of Moving Magnet (MM) phono
cartridges. The Denon DL-110 phono cartridge can thus be
directly connected the MM phono input of your amplifier or
receiver without the need for a step-up transformer, head
amplifier or pre-preamp.
The Denon DL-110 DL 110 DL110 phono cartridge uses a special
elliptical stylus with a rectangular cross section of 0.1 x 0.2
mm. It reaches deep into the record groove to extract detail
while bypassing groove wall beaten and shorn by age, misuse and
misalignment. You'll probably be surprised by how quiet your LPs
sound.
Proper setup is very important with the Denon DL-110 phono
cartridge. Take the time to get it right and you'll be rewarded
with its naturally sweet tonal balance, ambience, quick
transient response, and exquisite articulation. If you've been
wondering why many have been captivated by moving coils, the
Denon DL-110 will offer you many positive reasons why.
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Specification
High output voltage
One point suspension system
Light-weight armature assembly
Double construction cantilever
Output: 1.6 mV
Stylus: special elliptical solid diamond
Cantilever: aluminium
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 45 kHz
Tracking force: 1.5~2.1g
Weight: 4.8g
DL-160
£159.95
Developed using
Denon's state of the art moving coil manufacturing facility and
know-how, the Denon DL-160 DL160 phono cartridge was designed to
enable more people to enjoy the exquisite sound quality of
Denon's low-output moving coil cartridges. To that end, the
Denon DL-160 is a moving coil cartridge capable of producing a
high output of 1.6 mV which is equivalent to the output of
Moving Magnet (MM) phono cartridges. The Denon DL-160 phono
cartridge can thus be directly connected the MM phono input of
your amplifier or receiver without the need for a step-up
transformer, head amplifier or pre-preamp.
The moving coil cartridge provides a more sensitive transition
from the physical record grooves to an electrical signal. By
using a tapered cantilever design, the Denon DL-160 phono
cartridge ensures a smooth accurate response while reducing the
total tracking weight. Its elliptical stylus is designed for
optimal performance, creating a vibrant sound stage and
extremely realistic nuance. The Denon DL-160 phono cartridge
will provide its fastidious owner with many precious listening
hours of tracking and replaying your favorite music.
Specification
High output voltage MC cartridge
Double construction aluminium tapered cantilever
One point suspension system
Wide frequency range
High tracing ability
Output: 1.6 mV
Stylus: special elliptical solid diamond
Cantilever: aluminum
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 50 kHz
Tracking force: 1.3~1.9g
Weight: 4.8g
DL-103
£115.00
The Denon DL-103
phono cartridge is the only moving coil cartridge that has
withstood the test of time. Developed by Denon in collaboration
with the Japan Broadcasting Corporation Technical Research
Laboratories as a high-performance, high-reliability phono
cartridge for broadcasting purposes, the Denon DL-103 has been
in continuous production since 1963. While other "wonder"
cartridges have come and gone, the Denon DL-103 continues to
thrive by offering musical rightness. There is no other
cartridge that comes close to its legacy. The Denon DL-103 phono
cartridge has been in use for a long time in public and
commercial AM and FM broadcasting stations. It was used by EMI
and Decca as their reference for evaluating LP sound quality.
It's been evaluated, reviewed and praised by many publications
and end-users. It's been around for over 40 years. Along the
way, it has captured the hearts and minds of technical experts,
audiophiles and music lovers. It's a testament that greatness
endures. This is what comes with your ownership of a Denon
DL-103. It is a phono cartridge that you will enjoy for a very
long time.
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review
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Specification
Denon Original moving coil stereo cartridge
Superior stability
Double layer cantilever construction
One point suspension
Output: 0.3 mV
Output Impedance: 40 ohms
Stylus: 16.5 Micron round tip
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 45 kHz
Tracking force: 2.3~2.7g
Compliance 5 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Weight: 8.5g
DL-103R
£249.95
The Denon DL-103R
phono cartridge has always received many praises from reviewers
and music listeners.
The Denon DL-103R phono cartridge is an updatement of the
classic and venerable Denon DL-103. The Denon DL-103R extends
the capabilities of its progenitor by using 99.9999% high purity
(6N) copper coils wound with precision to the cantilever shaft.
Music lovers will delight in the cohesive detail, air and
crystal clarity offered by this outstanding phono cartridge.
Reviews of the Denon DL-103R phono cartridge are here:
The Best
Cartridge under $1,000 - 10 Audio
Denon Record Cartridge Rocks - Smarthouse
Specification
Output: 0.25 mV.
Output Impedance: 40 ohms.
Stylus: 16.5 Micron round tip.
Coil: copper (6N).
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 45 kHz.
Tracking force: 2.3~2.7g.
Compliance 5 x 10-6 cm/dyne.
Weight: 8.5g.
DL-103SA
£449.95
DL-103SA is the
special edition of DL-103R. Both of them share the same basic
specification. The wiring wires are made of 6N OFC cable with
metallic blue fibreglass composite housing. Thus it makes the
new DL-103SA provide a much modern sound and represent the new
age of Denon analogue sound. The DL-103SA is packed with a
luxury walnut wood case and is a limited production of 2000
pieces. The DL-103SAR is a dream MC cartridge for the
audiophile.
Specification
Output voltage : 0.25mV
Frequency response : 20 Hz ～ 45 kHz
Impedance : 14 Ω
Needle type : 16.5-micron round needlepoint
Tracking force : 2.5 ± 0.3g
Weight : 9.7 g
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Cartridge Stabiliser
A soft copper Cartridge Stabiliser that adds mass
to your arm allowing the better use of the Denon DL-103
series when using normal headshells. 7.8g
(3mm thick) and 3.1g (1.2mm thick) avaible, so you can
have 3.1, 6.2, 7.8, 10.9, 14.0 and 15.6g.
1 off £24.95, 2 off £34.95, 3 off £44.95 free UK postage.
A Carbon
Fibre cartridge de-resonator that actually works.
Unlike the boy racer carbon effect, this is the real
McCoy! This beautifully formed device tightly
couples your cartridge to your headshell dissipating and
thereby suppressing any nano resonances. £14.95 |
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DL-304
£319.95
One of the biggest
bargains in phono cartridges, the Denon DL-304 offers the
fastidious listener all the virtues of a truly superlative
cartridge, such as soundstaging, imaging, transparency, detail,
micro dynamics and frequency extension. It lays bare the tonal
colours of different instruments. Rarest of all, the Denon
DL-304 makes music come alive!
"Not to mince words, the DL304 sounds superb....it is one of the
very best handful of cartridges available today. At the price,
it's clearly a colossal bargain." HI-FI CHOICE - Feb, 1992
Specification
High grade moving coil cartridge
Elliptical solid diamond tip on cantilever
Sturdy Alluminium alloy body
Wide frequency range
High tracing ability
Light mass vibration system
Output: 0.18 mV
Output Impedance: 40 ohms
Stylus: 0.07 x 0.1mm special elliptical tip
Frequency range: 20 Hz to 70 kHz
Tracking force: 1.0~1.4g
Compliance 14 x 10-6 cm/dyne
Weight: 7.0g
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