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.
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,070 posts 07-29-2024 at 05:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete To any of the above, try a high quality heavier headshell, like the Ortofon LH9000 or the AV101 Orsonic, and I think you’ll realize an improvement, even though you’re presently satisfied. It’s not only about the resonant frequency equation.