Zu Audio DL-103R Mk.II Standard Grade

Lightly used, received Mar 25, 2017 - played less than 100 hrs Selling because I've upgraded to a Grade 2 Prime Zu DL-103
These cartridges fly off the shelves at Zu Audio. It took more than three months for them to restock and their stock was sold out in less than a week.

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. If your system needs a bit more treble energy consider the “R” version.

According to Art Dudley of Stereophile - The Zu doesn't just slay giants: It rips their beating heart from their chests, shows it to them, finishes them off, then chases their souls and drags them down to hell. Recommended.