What tonearm is recommended for the denon 103r

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I had a 103, it came with a Jelco 750L when I bought a TT package. What a dog! Set up by a dealer the sound was bloated and grainy. I just couldn't understand the fuss as by rights it should have been a good match for the arm. I swapped it out for an AT PTGii which worked nicely.

When looking for a new tonearm I had the chance to compare an SME V vs Funk FXR on the same table with the same cart. The Funk was several steps ahead offering a different level of insight. A big surprise.

Did some further research and ended up buying a Funk Firm FX3. A big improvement over the Jelco. I also bought a new cart so figured I'd keep the AT as a spare and sell the 103. I put the 103 on the Funk to check all was in order and got quiet the shock. It sounded wonderful, the bloat gone replaced by a delicious full bottom end that the AT only hints at. Still a touch grainy but what can one expect at the price. It sounded great and I ended up selling the AT

Long story to get to the point - I've no doubt the modestly priced Funk Firm arm would bring a 103r to life. 

The Schick "12 is another inexpensive option for Denon and SPU

Hi all,

There are many folks are using denon 103R with Pioneer PLX1000 TT. Which headshell you are using with it? Stock one?
Thank you

You can use over 50 different headahells with any cartridge, why do you ask? For Denon 103 on Pioneer you need the heaviest possible headshell you can find, minimum 15g. Pioneer tonearm is mid mass, Denon is low compliance, you have to increase mass as much as possible.