Denon DL-103 Compatibility

I read that this phono cartridge was a less than ideal match for my Technics 1200 GR2 turntable. I installed the cartridge and am loving the sound.

Can someone explain in non technical terms why these two items are considered mismatched?

layton6407-27-2024 8:00pm

yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,679 posts 07-27-2024 at 08:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Where did you hear that? The ideal resonance frequency is between 8-12hz. That arm and cartridge is 13hz. That's pretty damn good!
jasonbourne71 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,183 posts 07-27-2024 at 09:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the 103 mounted on a Grace 707 arm. Sounds fine to me! The lighter the arm the higher the resonant frequency of the cartridge suspension/arm mass. The heavier the arm the lower the resonance.
stereo5 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,390 posts 07-28-2024 at 12:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the ZU Audio modified DL103 and it sounds fantastic on my Technics SL1200G. It didn’t sound good on the VPI prime with unipivot 3D arm.