Phono cartridge left / right output voltage differ

Are you sure set-up is correct?

Sorry I didn't mention that this reading is straight off the spec sheet that came with the cartridge.My last DL-S1 spec sheet read .15 mv for both channels.So I expected this new one to have the same output in both channels too.

Not sure if there will be a big enough difference in volume to hear between the right and left channel.So seeking advise.

I had a 103r that had about the same percentage channel imbalance. I bought it from a discout store so I figured it was how denon filtered out the better cartridges from the poorer ones and still sell them hence making a profit versus reworking them or scraping them; my guess (opinion). Can't say I could hear the imbalance during play back but I was always concerned about it.

I sold the cartridge after having snapped off the cantilever and replaced it with a Benz Wood SL.

Chuck

That is a difference of almost exactly 1 db, which is quite small. But I would be hesitant to say that it is completely insignificant. If your preamp has a balance control that is either continuously adjustable or has small steps near the center position, you should be able to determine if there is any audible significance, and compensate if necessary.

Regards,
-- Al