I did a quick calculation for you and the Denon 103SA looks to be a good match for your arm,the cartridge resonance being about 11.595HZ with the SME,which is close to ideal.Your arm effective mass is given as 5gms at the Tonearm Database,the weight of the Denon 103SA as 9.7gms at the Cartridge Database and the estimated compliance is about 12cus for the cartridge.Looks to be worth a shot.
ARISTON RDIIS and SME series III + DENON SA?
All,
I have an Ariston RDIIS turntable with a Shure SME series III titanium s-tonearm, currently using an Accuphase AC2 MC cartridge.
I have a pair of Quatro Signature II Woods(2010 models, I know...there are several versions out there)speakers with MacCormack MAP-1 preamp and DNA-225 amp. I also use a Sim-Audio MOON LP-1 pre-pre amp. Everything is dead quiet, and sounds nice.
But, the Accupase is 23 years old and is probaby getting worn. Has anyone used the Denon 103SA on a SME series III titanium tonearm? My Accupahese is heavier, and more compliant than the Denon, and seems to work well.
What suggestions do you havre for a good cartridge to match the Quatro woods? The first order filter desing is super smooth uniform in sound that is very easy to listen to.
I did have a 103D with a pair of dual sub mirror imaged KEF tweeter moded DahlQuist DQ-10's and years ago, it sounded very good.
I have an Ariston RDIIS turntable with a Shure SME series III titanium s-tonearm, currently using an Accuphase AC2 MC cartridge.
I have a pair of Quatro Signature II Woods(2010 models, I know...there are several versions out there)speakers with MacCormack MAP-1 preamp and DNA-225 amp. I also use a Sim-Audio MOON LP-1 pre-pre amp. Everything is dead quiet, and sounds nice.
But, the Accupase is 23 years old and is probaby getting worn. Has anyone used the Denon 103SA on a SME series III titanium tonearm? My Accupahese is heavier, and more compliant than the Denon, and seems to work well.
What suggestions do you havre for a good cartridge to match the Quatro woods? The first order filter desing is super smooth uniform in sound that is very easy to listen to.
I did have a 103D with a pair of dual sub mirror imaged KEF tweeter moded DahlQuist DQ-10's and years ago, it sounded very good.