Denon DL-110 Moving Coil Turntable Cartridge, Including Record Player Needle / Stylus for Vinyl Player, High Output, 20Hz - 40,000Hz, 160 Ohms, 1.6mV Output - Red

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I've heard some people suggesting it eats up styrene singles, and I do listen to a few 45s from the late 60's and onward, however they tend to be European pressings, so this might be a moot point. Superior Sound Quality: Ensures accurate extraction of audio data from your records for an authentic vinyl-listening experience The DL-110 is in the same range as the DL-103, financially speaking, and is recommended as a good choice for record players with lighter arms like the one I have. And so I opted to try this one. When did this get so dusty?

Listed below are some of the Albums I used to audition or more precise to reaudition with the Denon DL 110. Ortofon eventually enabled its SPUs to work in fixed-headshell arms by releasing the shell-less N-suffix models, recovering business lost to customers who did not use Ortofon arms, Acos Lustres, SME 3009s/3012s, or others with the bayonet mount. But, despite the fact that the DL-A110 can be removed from the headshell, it remains a pain to connect and screw into place. Apologies for the very long post, but I figured I might as well provide as much information as possible from the start. So when your ready to jump off the snob bandwagon and start to really enjoy the music again, the Denon DL 110 or Denon DL 160 will be waiting for you. After all in the long run this hobby is about the music and not the gear and paranoia that surrounds this hobby.I, too, feel that while the upper range certainly goes beyond where the 2M could go, it has less breadth there. Less stereo separation, if that makes sense. While I certainly appreciate the raised ceiling, it would have been even nicer if it had sounded a bit less skinny. As mentioned in the beginning of this article, the Ortofon 2M Red's needle was in dire condition. Switching to any new needle would yield an immediate and obvious improvement. Fortunately the difference the Denon DL-110 introduces is more than just that. With the Pro-Ject RPM 1.3 Genie this experience is not very user-friendly, I have to admit, as you only have the option of physically moving the counterweight, which is tightened down with a bolt. Many other record players (including Pro-Ject's) have a counterweight with an adjustment wheel for finer adjustments, so you can more easily set the specific downforce required. With what we have in analog turntables and software today,with the vast majority of the used LPs to me it just doesn't make sense to spend tons of dollars in this medium,for it is all limited to the source material that is available.

High-Output Moving Coil (MC) Design: Delivers high-quality sound reproduction without the need for additional components

Even after you sort out the items above, the fundamental compliance mismatch is difficult (if not impossible) to cure. My rig sounds very nice right now, but even with a fancy anti-resonance headshell, an aluminum "cap" for the 103, and a KAB silicon fluid damper, I still get unwanted speaker cone flapping (indicating a compliance mismatch). I would not characterize the Denon 110 or 160 as cold and icy by any means. However a lot has to do with the tonearm,preamp,cabling,proper setup,VTA,overhang adj, etc. Has an elliptical stylus which I've heard is not ideal for ameliorating IGD, nor very merciful on previously-worn grooves. For this special edition, and for the casual observer, the only thing changed is the presentation. Instead of a minimalist cardboard box and plastic case, the DL-A110 comes in a velvet-lined leather box, oozing luxury. Inside is the familiar low-output, 9g moving-coil classic – originally conceived for professional/FM broadcast use – with its aluminium cantilever, spherical stylus and the best-ever body for alignment.

Given all those parameters I have found these Denon DL 110 and 160 to be on the warm side of neutral on my system and other systems I have used. No the Denons are not in the exalted league of esoteric Moving Coils. But your not paying that price either. The Denons are just musical and non fatiquing to listen to. The Denons do not do one thing very well, but do the entire musical spectrum very well. The Denon DL110 features a high-output MC design that offers an output level compatible with MM phono inputs on your audio equipment. This unique feature eliminates the need for additional preamps or step-up transformers, thereby simplifying your turntable setup. Superior Sound QualityStylish Design: Complements the look of your turntable, adding a touch of elegance to your audio setup Hello, everyone. I've found myself reading these forums quite a bit the past few months as I've acquired some gear and started building towards a decent hi-fi setup. Now I've decided to make an account so I can ask for some advice more directly. The DL110 is designed for easy setup and use. Its standard headshell compatible size and weight make it a direct fit for most tonearms, ensuring a hassle-free installation. Features and Benefits In a final test, I compared my DL-110/RP3/Sutherland setup to my reference Dynavector 20x20L/Well Tempered Classic TT/VTL 2.5 phonostage setup under the same preamp/amp/speakers rig. My finding is that the performance of the DL-110 rig is right up there with Dyanavector rig. If the Dynavector is a 10/10, then the DL-110 is a 8.75/10 to 9/10. It is that good, at 1/3 the price. Where the Dynavector is better is at resolving details clarity, resolving the “flow and swing” of music, better decay, more delicate details and deeper bass punch.