Denon 103R with well tempered classic arm


I would like to hear from any current or previous Well Tempered Classic owners who have used the Denon 103 or 103R on this arm.

Is it easy to mount this cartridge given that it has open type mounting holes.

My finger lift has only one hole and the Stanalog website seems to have gone AWOL, so I am not sure whether I can get a new 2 or 3 hole finger lift.

Your kind advice is appreciated.

Thanks
taksil

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I have a WT classic with the black damped platter and carbon arm and am currently running it with a London Decca Jubilee, which is simply stunning. It has very high output(5mV)sending alot of energy into the arm which I feel it responds too quite well. Decca cartridges don't get along with all tonearms and usually require damping.
The best upgrade i have done was raising both the plinth and the motor of wherever its sitting(I have it wall mounted with a target shelf). I was lucky when I first bought it to have some small and medium adjustable German made cones. The small ones(3)fit under the motor and the medium cones(3 also) fit under the plinth. They must be adjustable. Huge improvement! Later I bought from Marigo Audio Labs some cones especially designed for the WT. This was pre internet, at least for me. I think he's still around. If he still has some I would snag them if you are planning to keep the table. The best thing about the WTT for me has been the ability of the arm to accept so many different cartridges.
Taksil,
I would try emailing Marigo to see if he has any. If you need me to measure the heights of the cones feel free to ask. It can still be done with other cones. The ones that I used previous to the Marigo were By "Audio Selection" made in W. Germany. I don't know if they are still around but they had hard plastic bases and metal cones on the top that adjusted via thread. They worked quite well once the feet are removed from the motor base.

Has anyone tried any turntable mats on the WTT?
If so, what sonic improvement has resulted, and are you still able to use the WT record clamp?