DL-301II

C$ 599.00

DL-301II is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 4.

Reference Moving Coil Phono Cartridge.

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DL-301II

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Rated 5 out of 5 by EJasonC 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 Nando 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 unionista 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 CDinMB 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

Questions

Is the cartridge Denon DL-301II compatible with the turntable Denon DP-47F ?

Asked by: FreddyYUL

Hello, The DL-301II phono cartridge is compatible with the DP-47F turntable.

Answered by: Denon Response

Date published: 2023-03-13

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