Denon DL304

Been using the 304 for 10 years w/o any problems, super
cartridge for the money best I have heard in this $range.

My table is a Maplenoll so not able to comment on interaction with other tables.
I cannot say enough good things
about this cartridge it has a lighter and more
delicate presentation over the DLl03.

Himu, what arm are you using on your Maplenoll?

Thanks
Paul

Hi C123666. What reliability problem are your referrring to?

How does the Shelter compare to the Denon 103R?

I have a DL103 and want something a bit different. I was thinking that if I do not go for a DL304 I would consider the shelter.

Thanks
Paul

Pauly,

The stock arm that comes on an Apollo, probably
aluminum tube not magnesium.

I have heard nice things about the Shelters and you
can get them new. Not sure if DL304's are available
anymore!

Have no idea what the issues were with reliability; saw a few people mentioning this on one of the various analogue forums. I was unable to find one to purchase new in any event.
The Shelter vs the DL103R might be akin to a very, very good solid state Class A amp vs a quality SET tubed amplifier. The denon sounds a little "fatter" and the Shelter sounds "crisper". They are both very good; Shelter has a bit more output than the Denon but both are consideredd low output.

Denon is supposedly more difficult to marry with an arm due to its higher VTF requirement and compliance rating. I use a SME 312 which works well with both cartridges and sounds very nice.

I also have a Dynavector DV20XH but it is not as good as either of the above cartridges. I have it mounted on a Yamaha PX3 turntable which is part of the hometheatre.