Thanks guys for the input. I thought very seriously about a micro or an Ace, but GC told me that Benz is Kaput as far as ordering is concerned. With the spacers and 5g weights on the front end, the 103R isn't too bad really for a 'den' system. I am now kicking myself for not keeping my Shelter 501ii when I upgraded to a 901ii, but never thought I'd be able to put a good table together with phono stage and cart for $1500 either. My last attempt with a MMF 5.1 and Goldring/Ort Red was quite unlistenable. At least for now I can stick with the old TNT and DL103R.
Denon DL103 and SME IV arm
I'd like to correspond with someone who has used a 103 with an SME IV or V arm. I just happen to have both. I know there're lots of 'experts' who don't have any experience with this combination, and that's why I want to hear from somebody who actually used these together. Mine required the use of about 1/8" of spacers when mounting, which seemed like a good thing since vinylengine says I need a few grams of weight anyhow (added up to about 5g), and now I am 'tuning' for performance. So far I am impressed with tonal quality even next to my 901 ii cartridge on main setup, but my lps seem to have more surface noise.
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