Back-Up Low Output MC For My Arkiv B?

Agree with Viridian.

All the models of DL103 are available direct from Denon USA, except for the DL103R model, which is not imported. It is my favorite one of this series. It can be ordered from Singapore via Audiogon member "Martin" through the Audiogon member lookup system. He runs an audio store there called Triode Zen, and he is a reliable source for these cartridges, and that is where I got mine. About $250. Any other model can be gotten from Denon. The plain DL103 is about $149. The other models are somewhat higher, and probably worth it. The 103R is simply stunningly good for the money.

Marty, the regular 103 for $150 is the conical, although I have heard some refer to it as spherical. Either way, it is a very small contact section. This stylus shape is much more forgiving regarding alignments, than elliptical or especially line contact types. I tend to prefer the simple stylus shapes. My current Shelter 501 is elliptical. That is about as long as I would like to go.

The 103D and the 103S have the elliptical styli, and are more expensive. They are also the medium compliance family, compared to the 103 and 103R, which are very low compliance.

Yes, the 103S is available from Denon USA for about $250, I think. David99 got one recently, and put it on his Oracle/Alphason rig, and he loves it.