Denon Zu DL-103R MK II Grade 1, Never Used!
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Ships from | New York, NY, 10025 |
Ships to | United States and Canada |
Package dimensions | 4.0" × 4.0" × 4.0" (1.0 lbs.) |
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Sad to be clearing out some great but not used stuff...
This is a Zu Denon DL-103R, Grade 1, which has not been used since it came from Zu. Purchased in February of this year. I always wanted one, as I've loved the basic DL-103R for many years, so i picked this up. Sadly, I just don't see myself using it, regardless of how awesome it is. I simply have too many cartridges, and not enough time (or tonearms or tables!).
Grade 1 Rs are currently unavailable.
Note that this cartridge weighs in at 14 grams, so it needs an arm that can take it.
From Zu: The Zu/DL-103R Mk.II is a high performance 2-channel stereo moving coil phonograph pickup. The R version has revised coil winding and wire, resulting in lower internal impedance and slightly less output. Generally the 103R has a bit more treble presence than the regular 103. Though the 103R is more money and hyped as a superior version by Denon, it is really more like a variation, for those that have a phono stage that matches better with the lower impedance or a system, or listener that needs a bit more treble push.
Each pickup is comprehensively tested and graded, the better the grade the better the stereophony, but even the standard is pretty damn fine.
Standard ≤ 3% | Grade 1 ≤ 1.0% | Grade 2 ≤ 0.5% | Grade 2 PRIME ≤ 0.1%
The Mk.II update is significant, both in performance and handling usage. The body is machined from 6061-T6 and hard anodized to aid in the matching of tonearm-mount properties and further reduce pickup stored energy. The shape of the housing has also been refined to reduce resonance and stress risers resulting in a much stronger design that better supports the motor assembly. We have also changed the epoxy matrix formulation that binds the assembly further reducing mechanical noise and positions increased stability to the stylus. In short we have been able to keep the great tone of the original Zu/DL-103R but give significantly improved transparency. Handling usage has also been considered and improved, with design elements to help safeguard the stylus from accidental damage, stylus guard being the most obvious feature.
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