2. analog
  3. 1158245728

Denon 103R or 304?

I have been presented with an opportunity to purchase either a DL-103R or (for $30 more) a DL-304. Either will be mounted on a tweaked RB300 tonearm. I welcome all suggestions and let it be known that this will be my first MC experience.

I have done two evenings worth of research on both cartridges and according to all the data the differences between the two aren't huge. I am leaning towards the 304 however.

Thanks
maktheknife

Showing 1 response by armstrod

armstrod
618 posts
 
Actually, the 304 has a compliance of 14, definitely medium compliance, and should be a great match for the RB300. I own a 103R and can vouch that it needs a high mass arm to sound its best. You can mod the RB300 to work pretty well with the 103R and it will sound terrific. The 304 is twice the price at retail, but that doesn't necessarily mean it's better. It'll be interesting to hear from people who've heard both.

David
More to discover