I have a Denon 103R with a Midas head shell and Soundsmith Sapphire cantilever. The Mammoth Gold I have on demo is head and shoulder above the Denon. No comparison. Much more clean, smooth, accurate, balanced and full. Its much better all around. It also puts my Hana ML to shame. This is a much more expensive cartridge than either of the others I have. I am seriously thinking of keeping it. It has transformed my phono setup.