Got my DL-103 last week from a shop in Germany. It's the "standard" 103 (not D or R suffix), and the performance for the modest price is quite good. The stylus shape obviates resolution of the finer details, but I don't have a particularly hi-rez system anyway. I love it! It has very good "presence", surprising bass, and a smooth midrange. The highs can be a bit etched, but it's in the process of breaking in. I'm not sure it this model is worthy of a Van den Hul retip, but if so, that would be an option down the road that would only enhance a time-proven design IMHO.
