cartridge upgrade advice


Currently using a Grado Gold on a Luxman PD441 table and Denon DA-307 tonearm. Thinking about Grado The Reference, one of the Sound Smiths, or Denon DL-S1 or modded 103R (side question is whether Denon cartridge is necessarily better matched to Denon arm). Listen to all types of music; rock, jazz, some classical.
bdunne

Showing 2 responses by shakeydeal

The 103 works great on the low mass arm of the Amadeus because of the silicone damping. Maybe not so much on conventional arms.

Shakey
I just bought a SS modded DL-103 and this thing is fabulous. It replaced a Benz L2 and an interim stock 103.

First of all, let me say the stock 103 beat the Benz in all aspects except high frequency detail and extension. The modded 103 smokes both of them in every possible way.

I opted for the suspension/compliance upgrade, ruby cantilever and optimized countour line profile.

Shakey