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Type: DL-103

  • Denon MC phono cartridge

Denon's classic cartridge, the DL-103, has been an industry standard for decades. Providing smooth response in many Hi-Fi systems.

Denon designed and built the world's first stereo moving coil cartridge in 1951, and have been masters of the art of cartridge design ever since. Denon's classic cartridge, the Denon DL103, has been an industry standard for decades. Providing smooth response in many Hi-Fi systems, the DL-103 gives a pleasing sound and brings out the full detail of audio performances.

Widely used in the broadcast industry, the Denon DL-103 combines a high quality nude square shank meticulously mounted to Denon's own conical taper aluminium cantilever with a cross-shaped armature. This reduces mass without sacrificing the rich tonal qualities; qualities that are apparent from the first listen. This cartridge boasts independent moving coils, flat frequency response, and a single point suspension system.


  • Denon Original moving coil stereo cartridge

  • Superior stability

  • Double layer cantilever construction

  • One point suspension

  • Output: 0.3 mV

  • Output Impedance: 40 ohms

  • Stylus: 16.5 Micron round tip

  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 45 kHz

  • Tracking force: 2.3~2.7g

  • Compliance 5 x 10-6 cm/dyne

  • Weight: 8.5g