The Jensen mc 2-rr was designed with the denon 103 in mind. $599 and made in USA. The input impedance is 430 ohms, so near perfect. Also, it is a 1/10 ratio with 20db gain, also perfect. Using mine with both the Hana el and the denon 103. These two cartridges have similar needs.
DL103R- I’m sure it’s been said before…
… but before you move on from your 103/R, if you like the sound signature of it, treat yourself to the best SUT you can afford. I have been doing a lot of comparisons lately and after the Lyra Argo and Ortofon Cadenza black just didn’t suit my taste, and I got tired of the quirks of the Decca Super Gold I was frustrated. I loved the tonal qualities of the DL103R with a microridge stylus (I have two, one from AnaMighty and one from Andy @Needle Clinic) but I was really unhappy with the dynamics. I just didn’t believe that the internal SUTs in my Lamm LP2 weren’t good enough but in the end they weren’t. I ended up with a Sculpture A SUT from AnaMighty matched for the DL103R and it’s awesome. Couldn’t be happier. Not as dynamic as a Decca but nothing is. But it’s dynamic enough to enjoy and the tonality is exactly what I like. Finally off the cartridge rollercoaster.
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