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Denon DL300, 304

I just ordered a cartride from Origin Live; a Denon DL304 based on Denon's moving coil reputation, price, and specifications. Total cost was right about 200 euros; seems fair enough. Combined with a Dynavector DV6A it should be a nice combination.

Now, has anybody used a DL304 cartridge?

Also, there is another Denon MC cartridge which seems dirt cheap; model number is DL300. Vance Baldwin quoted me 78 bucks for this puppy; it is a low output coil so a step up is required. Anybody have any experience with this?

Regards,
Carl
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slipknot1
1,423 posts
 
I have an older 300. I keep it as a back-up. It is a respectable low price MC. I got it around 1983 or so and it was around 100.00 then. Nothing spectacular, but very good for it's price range. Why not give a look at the Denon 103? Now there is a great cart for the money.
c123666 OP
871 posts
 
I ordered a DL304 from Origin Live rather than the DL103 as the 304 is more compliant and lighter. My tonearm is a RB300 on an Audio Note table and a coming Denon DP47F. Most people have said the RB300 is not optimal for a DL103; a DL103D or DL103S is a better choice as they are more compliant and weigh less. The DL300 seems about the same when comparing specs so I ordered one.,

I also intend to acquire a DL103D or S when I can lay my hands on one and possibly a DL103R but I fear it will have the same limitations as the standard DL103 with a RB300.
jphii
485 posts
 
I would disagree. I use the 103 & 103r on both the RB250 & RB300. Search here and you will see that many people like this combination, and recommend it.
c123666 OP
871 posts
 
In any event I ordered a DL103R and a DL301 today so it will be interesting to see how they both sound.
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