Denon DL-103R cartridge update

A big thanks to Gadfly for the stylus guard. I received it in the mail today and in less than 10 minutes had a naked 103.

I put the Isokinetic stablizer (just a simple aluminum plate) on it and mounted it on my arm. Set up the VTF, overhang, etc and say back for a listen.

At first I wasn't sure that I could tell much difference, but after listening to more of my standard lps I have come to find that it is much better than with the plastic body.

It seems more detailed while maintaining the tone and body.

I am seriously thinking of not putting any body UWE, Midas or whatever. This thing sings!

Anyone that has tried this please chime in.

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I think the conical stylus is better without a body. It not the most resolving cut so the less resonace the better.

When or if you upgrade the stylus then adding a wood body realy enhances the sound. It adds something.

one quick way what the difference might be heard, as a test, is to place some masking tape on the sides of the cart. You will see how that damping rids it of some unwelcome resonance.

Gadfly you have made me a very happy man. Thanks so much for the guard. This thing nude is so good. Much more resolving. The high frequencies are much cleaner and extended.
I can't thank you enough for making it possible.

btw with the stabilizer it looks a lot like a VDH colibri.

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