Well, I trew out the Denon and installed an old Linn K9 and the result is comparatively superb - DL 103R must have really been an execrable match for SME V. I was astonished to discover K9 is a sought after, reputable cart, reaching quite high prices 2nd hand. Do you have any thoughts on this Cart? I might be curious to chceck some other MM's - would You recommend any of tonally similar yet more sophisticated cartidges, please?
Thanx for encouragement to experiment. I listened also to both Clearaudio Victory H and Dynavector Karat 23R - Clearaudio has outstanding highs, and I think it will be my next step in refinig my system. Thank You for your oppinions.