I used a 160 for 3 years, retipped it twice and finally sold it with my old TT when I upgraded. I found it to be a great budget cartridge. When combined with a daul 5000, "highly modified"
1) Removed the power supply from the table and isolated it in it own sheilded box. This reduced the small amout of hum that could occur as the arm moved closer to it.
2) Wrapped the arm with Sumiko's (SP) plastic tention wrap. Wow, this cleared the mid range and tighten as well as extended the bass.
3) Replaced the cable with AudioQuest's entry arm cable.
4) Built a platform made out of 3/4 inch plateglass/MDF and bluetack.
This system brought me many enjoyable hours and I credit the DL160 with alot of the enjoyment and I was able to get the cartridge new for $110. Another advantage is retipping is only $90.
When I sold this system to a friend he got a great deal. I think he got it for $250 dollars.
This tweaked out system comes very close to my present WTR with Glider.
Since then my friend has replaced the cartridge with a Grado "gold" and removed the wrap, due to it ripping.
I have strongly suggested that he replace the wrap. Also I don't think the Grado gives the same level of refinement as the Denon. I enjoy the highs and mids more with the Denon, at least on this table.
1) Removed the power supply from the table and isolated it in it own sheilded box. This reduced the small amout of hum that could occur as the arm moved closer to it.
2) Wrapped the arm with Sumiko's (SP) plastic tention wrap. Wow, this cleared the mid range and tighten as well as extended the bass.
3) Replaced the cable with AudioQuest's entry arm cable.
4) Built a platform made out of 3/4 inch plateglass/MDF and bluetack.
This system brought me many enjoyable hours and I credit the DL160 with alot of the enjoyment and I was able to get the cartridge new for $110. Another advantage is retipping is only $90.
When I sold this system to a friend he got a great deal. I think he got it for $250 dollars.
This tweaked out system comes very close to my present WTR with Glider.
Since then my friend has replaced the cartridge with a Grado "gold" and removed the wrap, due to it ripping.
I have strongly suggested that he replace the wrap. Also I don't think the Grado gives the same level of refinement as the Denon. I enjoy the highs and mids more with the Denon, at least on this table.