Denon DL304 versus Denon DL-S1

Hi All,

Has anyone compared the Denon DL-304 versus Denon DL-S1?
Does the DL-S1 have more detail lower noise floor? Thanks

himiguel07-28-2009 2:26pm

joenies Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 258 posts 07-28-2009 at 05:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have not done a comparision of the two but I have been using the Denon Dl-S1 for the last 6 years. I'm on my second DL-S1. It is Denon's top of the line cartridge. I have been very happy with it. It sounds better than the Carnige I that I was using. It is a very low output 0.15mV. I added Denon's step-up xfmr (AU-S1) last year and I'm happy with the results. I feel it is an under rated cartridge. I have never read any reviews on it. It was recommended to me by an audio friend that went to Japan and heard it there. Respectfully, Joe Nies
himiguel OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 152 posts 07-31-2009 at 11:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Just purchased a DL-S1. How long is the break in time for this MC? Before I received this cartridge, I was able to listen to a DL-304 with about 20 hours on it and found it to be more linear and faster compared to the DL-S1. Has anyone experienced the same results? Does the gold wire content of the DL-S1 make this MC a bit more romantic? Thanks