At some point, you have to decide when is a Denon 103 no longer a Denon 103. Is it when you remove it from its original body? Is it when you install it in a hunk of wood or metal? Is it when you change cantilever and stylus and/or change the compliance? If you get my drift, we should differentiate between the sound of a stock 103 and one that has been highly modified and now bears slight resemblance sonically to the original.
I do think the stock 103R represents great value for the money. I think it sounds damn good. I don’t think it sounds as refined as my Benz Glider SL. And I’m sure my Benz Glider SL doesn’t sound as refined as some other more expensive cartridges.
I do think the stock 103R represents great value for the money. I think it sounds damn good. I don’t think it sounds as refined as my Benz Glider SL. And I’m sure my Benz Glider SL doesn’t sound as refined as some other more expensive cartridges.
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