I could not agree more with your assessment of the 103R. Mine came in the form of a Zu Audio top-tier rated cartridge, which I sent to ESCCO in London, and had their white sapphire cantilever/Paratrace stylus modification. It would be interesting to listen to the two carts in a comparison, it would be a fine listening session in any case.
Regards, and enjoy,
Dan
Regards, and enjoy,
Dan