Try the inexpensive $450 Jolida JD-9A MM/MC phono preamp. It's a high gain tube unit with very flexible cartridge loading adjustments. Should provide more than enough gain for the low output Denon DL-103. It has up to 95 dB of gain via its high output connection. The Jolida is a great sounding and well made unit!
Upgrading phono stage for Denon DL103?
Hi, currently using the internal phono stage of my McCormack RDL1 with a Denon DL103 on a Michell TecnoDec. I wish to upgrade to get a fuller bolder sound, which way should I go: external phonostage or newer cartridge (not both please!!!!) I think the Denon could use a better MC stage but I may be wrong. Thanks for helping.