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DL-301II

$449.00
3.4 out of 5 Customer Rating
DL-301II is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 4.
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Reference Moving Coil Phono Cartridge.

  • Reference sound
  • Moving coil (MC)
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Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Expectations exceeded! This DL-301II exceeded my expectations. I had been using a DL-110 for some time with very good to excellent results. I already expected the upgrade to DL-301II to provide improvements. However, I was pleasantly surprised with significant improvements in all aspects of sound quality. In a word I would describe the soundstage width and depth as massive! I have it mounted to a Technics SL1210GR and my phono stage is a TEAC PE-505. I have it connected using fully balanced with a custom set of RCA to XLR cables; and I have it set to 1.2g with same setting anti-skate. Because the noise floor is so low and this cartridge is so quiet, the music flows with effortlessness! The music is very palpable and engaging!
Date published: 2022-11-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My favorite cartridge. I have 13. Cartridge with excellent sound and unparalleled cost-effectiveness. Better than many expensive cartridges. Works superbly with my Technics SL 1200 MK5.
Date published: 2021-12-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Tremendous value! I have had this cart for about a year and a half. It was mounted briefly on a U-Turn Orbit TT and subsequently switched to a new MoFi Ultradeck. It is far superior to any MM cart I've tried. I have it plugged into an old mini-transformer feeding an Aric Audio all-tube phono stage preamp. It is a very revealing cart and is unforgiving of poorly-recorded vinyl or of used vinyl in rough condition. The Ultradeck/DL-301 is for my good stuff. The Orbit/MM cart is for the rougher vinyl in my collection. Different horses for different courses...
Date published: 2020-11-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great smooth sound for older records Mounted this to a Thorens TD125 mkii with an SME 3009 tone arm. At 1.37gm tracking into a MM input there was enough output to use direct but the sound was boxy and muted. A home built SUT to get the right capacitance made a huge difference. It increased volume but really opened up the sound stage, clarity and added detail. It brought the Thorens very close to my Rega RP6 but still a softer sound that works great for some older content.
Date published: 2020-06-17
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Questions

Is this a P mount cartridge?

Asked by: Samuel Emanuele
Hello, The DL-301MKII is not a P Mount cartridge. It can replace a P Mount cartridge. All you have to do is remove the existing P Mount cartridge and connect/align the DL-301MKII. With the DL301MKII, you will also need a phono pre-amp which supports low-output moviong coil cartridges. If you do not have one of these, the DL-110 cartridge will work with your existing moving magnet phono pre-amp, as it is a high output moving coil cartridge.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2024-02-20

Hi, I would like to ask you, for the DL-301 MKII, what is the ideal input loading to set on the phono stage. I have an Accuphase AD-60 phono option board which can be set to 30, 100, 200 and 300 ohms. Thanks in advance and best regards. Pietro

Asked by: Pietro
Hello, The recommended impedance load for the DL-301MKII is listed as 'above 100 ohms'.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2024-01-03

I'm trying to choose a Moving Coil cartridge for my 1210 GR. Will I be able to use supplied head shell from Technics or would you recommend a Denon. I'm concerned about overhang. Also want to match output as close as possible. Mostly new records, no DJ.

Asked by: fz1163
Hello, Any of our cartridges will work if you a phono pre-amp with both moving magnet and (low output) moving coil settings. If you only have a moving magnet pre-amp, our DL-110 will work well as it is a high output moving coil and works well with a moving magnet pre-amp. The provided headshell with an SL-1210GR is all you need. Overhang isn't a problem as the SL-1210GR's headshell allows for the cartridge to slide forwards and backwards to set the overhang correctly.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-12-04

What is a good replacement cartridge for the Denon DP-7F turntable?

Asked by: John at Best Buy
Hi John, If you visit the website for 'LP Gear' and type in this code in the search bar, it will take you to the recommended stylus for a DP-7F turntable: LP Gear Code - DENONSTDP0007F
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-01-03

Does it work on shellac 78 rpm?

Asked by: EmilioKiara
Hello, Unfortunately, none of our cartridges are compatible with 78 shellac playback. The groove of an LP is much narrower than the groove of a 78 rpm record. Therefore, you will need a specific cartridge for playing 78s. LP Gear (online store) have a selection of cartridges which support the playback of 78 rpm records.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2022-12-29
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