DL-103

Hi John, If you have a Moving Magnet only phono pre-amp, the DL-110 is the best option as it is a high output moving coil cartridge and works well with a moving magnet phono pre-amp. The DL-103 will work well if you have a low-output Moving Coil Phono pre-amp, as would the DL-301II All these cartridge models are designed to fit the headshell of your DP-1700W. Here's a link to the details: https://www.denon.com/en-us/category/turntables/

Hello, We haven't tried the DL-103 on the Fluance 85 turntable, and Schiit's SOL wasn't around long enough for us to even see one in the wild, so we cannot make a recommendation based on having actually compared the performance either way. Based on it's weight, the SOL tonearm should prove to be a good match for the DL-103.

Hello, It is recommended to adjust your vertical tracking angle so your tonearm is parallel with the LP on your turntable platter with the arm in the lowered position. This can be done using a metric side rule - measuring the furtherst ends of the tonearm which sit directly above the LP playing surface. Both measurements would need to be equal for the arm to be parallel with the LP. From there, making small adjustments to tune by ear can be worth the expreiment - as has proven to be the case for many DL-103 users. Because we all hear things differently, your ears will tell you when something sounds right to you.

Hi RobinR, All that's required for the DL-103 to be mounted to your SL-1200MKII is a headshell with an 'SME' fitment - which is one of the easier headshell's to find. Stock Technics headshells are still available new, and easy to find with a search engine. Your phono stage will need to support a low-output moving coil cartridge. They too are easy to find if you don't have one. Any audio dealer specializing in turntables should be able to assist. You may need to add extra weight to the tonearm. They fit on the back of the tonearm counter-weight and are easy to find on ebay.

Hello, While we haven't tested your particular set-up ourselves, a Garrard 301/SME 3012/DL-103 has proven to be a popular combinatoin with analog enthusiasts worldwide. If you don't have a phono stage with a low output moving coil setting, then you might be interested in our DL-110 high output moving coil cartridge.

Hello, It looks as though there won't be a problem fitting a DL-103 to a TP16, but as we do not have one on hand with which to experiment, we cannot be sure. Have you considered contacting Thorens? They are under different ownership, but they might be able tom assist. The TP16 headshell is removable however, so you could always use an alternative headshell if need be.

Hello, The DL-103R is a low output Moving Coil cartridge with an output voltage of 0.25mV with an output impedance on 14 ohms. The Accession MC phono pre-amp is designed for high output cartridges. If you want to use a low-output MC, Graham Slee suggest you partner it with the Elevator EXP Step-Up for an all-cartridge phono preamp combo. https://www.denon.com/-/media/files/documentmaster/denonna/dl-103r-om-e_003.pdf

I have a Thorens TD235 and mounted this cartridge to it. With the factory supplied counterweight, the only way I could use it was by removing the dustcover. I understand there is a heavier counterweight you can acquire from Thorens but I just moved the Denon to my Music Hall Classic and am thoroughly enjoying it!