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DL-A110

Limited 110th Anniversary Edition Moving Coil Cartridge

$599.00
5 out of 5 Customer Rating
DL-A110 is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 6.
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Celebrate 110 years of defining audio excellence with the Denon limited series Anniversary Edition DL-A110 MC phono cartridge featuring our exclusive, silver-graphite headshell.

  • 110th anniversary edition
  • Moving coil (MC)
  • Exclusive graphite headshell
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Revitalized headshell

True to the original headshell developed in the 1960s for radio broadcast, the DL-A110 silver-graphite headshell is an exact reproduction of the original design.

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The DL-A110 features the legendary DL-103 phono cartridge using copper wire that is handspun in the Denon Audio Works Factory in Shirakawa, Japan.

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A certificate of Authenticity stamped with the approval of Denon’s head engineer and a premium, 5-year, out-of-box warranty (excluding stylus).

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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Just wow! I’m kind of stumped. I’ve installed this beautiful headshell/cart on my Dp 400 (My first new TT in 30 years) this time opting not to use any spacers and/or extra mat to compensate for possible VTA related issues (which I’ve done with the DL 110, 110r and 103 in the past) but wow! After proper setup with a test Lp and ignoring the obvious tail up situation I went for a test listen and I have no clue why this sounds so awesome. It’s driving me crazy while entertaining me to no end! Extremely recommended! Thank you Denon!!
Date published: 2023-06-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from DL-103 (A110) The best of the DL-103 cartridges. I'v many since 1975. Always wind up back in the same place. Just like the Quad ESL-57 no match was ever found.
Date published: 2022-07-23
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very Impressed!! Excellent , it’s in great company with a brinkman pii and a koetsu black. My Sheffield Labs , Amanda and America of 2 different albums sound fantastic! I was surprised how good this cartridge is!
Date published: 2021-12-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Liked so much, bought two! The DL-A110 is my favorite cartridge in my collection which includes some $1k plus carts. I like it so much, I bought another one.
Date published: 2021-11-13
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Questions

Thank you for the response. Is the azimuth adjustable on the headshell? Also, is this cartridge the equivalent to the DL-103 or DL-103R?

Asked by: Jakes Vinly
Hello, The headshell is a locking device, so azimuth adjustment on the headshell is not possible. The DL-103 and Dl-103R are both low output moving coil cartridges with a conical diamond stylus. Both require a phono pre-amp which supports a low-output moving coil cartridge. The DL-110 is a high output moving coil (which works with a moving magnet phono pre-amp) with an elliptial diamond stylus. It is quite different to the DL103 and DL-103R.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-08-11

Is this cartridge and head shell combination compatible with the overhang on a Technics SL-1200 turntable?

Asked by: Jakes Vinly
Hi Jakes Vinyl, Yes - the Technics SL-1200 has an SME fitment type for a headshell, which is what is utilized by the DL-A110, and therefore allows it to work well with the SL-1200's overhang.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-08-07

Will this DL-A110 Limited 110th Anniversary Edition Moving Coil Cartridge work on my DP-60L turn table? Any other recommendation?

Asked by: Duke 2
Hi Duke 2, Any one of our cartridges will work well on your DP-60L. If you do not have a removable headshell, the DL-103R is the model to go for as it is the same as the DL-A110, but without the headshell. If you do not have a phono pre-amp which supports a low output moving coil cartridge, I suggest the DL-110 as it is a high output moving coil cartridge and can be use with a moving magnet phono pre-amp.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-07-03

I have an AVR-X4000 from 2016. Is the phono preamp in the receiver enough to power this cartridge? If not, do you have any recommendations for a phono preamp to work with my AVR-X4000? Thank you.

Asked by: X4000
Hi X4000, The built-in phono pre-amp in the AVR-X4000 supports a moving magnet or high output moving coil cartridge. The DL-A110 is a low output moving coil design. For this you will want an external phono pre-amp. Unfortunately, we don't currently make such a device ourselves. I would suggest looking at models by Graham Slee, Rega, Project and iFi.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-04-04

I've never heard of a square stylus before ... how does that even read a record's v-shaped groove, and without causing damage?

Asked by: squarebob
Hello, With the DL-A110, when we say '0.2 mm square' we mean the stylus shank is square. The actual diamond tip is spherical in shape.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-02-06

Will this DL-A110 work and mount with my Denon DP-67L / DP-60M turntables and if so will I need any additional weights for the tonearm? both units are completely stock.

Asked by: Yujiro
Hi Yujiro, It is quite likely the DL-A110 will be okay with your DP-67L and DP-60M turntables as it has rather a light headshell. Unfortunately, we do not have either turntable at hand to be certain.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2023-01-12

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

No Overhang adjustment possible. I want repeat the question of Seabush. Thanks!

Asked by: Overhang
Hello Overhang. In order to have overhang adjustability, you can either purchase the DL-103R or use an existing or aftermarket headshell.
Answered by: Denon Response
Date published: 2022-10-18
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