What is the appeal of the Denon 103 cartridges?


I know they have been around years. However, I see many music -gear reviewers with super expensive turntables running the Denon 103/103r. I'm thinking of trying one myself, possibly one of the ZU adaptations. 
aberyclark

Showing 1 response by mjw25a

I had a Hana EL. Nice sound though far less dynamic than a modded 103. My favorite 103 recieved a new JVC aluminum cantilever with nude shibata and Stanley Engineering closed Cocobolo body. Just lovely sound. 

My all time favorite carts however are as follows 

1. Audio Technica ART9
2. Klipsch MCZ-7 (retipped with ruby cantilever + micro scanner II tip)
3. Phillips GP922 (FGS special retip
4. Supex SD900 Super (shibata retip)
5. Grace F9 (boron cantilever,  micro ridge tip)
6. Fidelity Research FR-7
7. Fidelity Research FR-1 Mk3F