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ARISTON RDIIS and SME series III + DENON SA?

All,

I have an Ariston RDIIS turntable with a Shure SME series III titanium s-tonearm, currently using an Accuphase AC2 MC cartridge.

I have a pair of Quatro Signature II Woods(2010 models, I know...there are several versions out there)speakers with MacCormack MAP-1 preamp and DNA-225 amp. I also use a Sim-Audio MOON LP-1 pre-pre amp. Everything is dead quiet, and sounds nice.

But, the Accupase is 23 years old and is probaby getting worn. Has anyone used the Denon 103SA on a SME series III titanium tonearm? My Accupahese is heavier, and more compliant than the Denon, and seems to work well.

What suggestions do you havre for a good cartridge to match the Quatro woods? The first order filter desing is super smooth uniform in sound that is very easy to listen to.

I did have a 103D with a pair of dual sub mirror imaged KEF tweeter moded DahlQuist DQ-10's and years ago, it sounded very good.
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krenzler
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I'm not to sure about the low compliance Denon in your SME III... The 103D was higher compliance. For the same money you could have your (excellent) AC-2 reworked/retipped by either Expert Stylus Company (in the UK) or Soundsmith (US).

Alternatively try a more substantial tonearm that will handle MC's better.
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