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Denon DL-103R cartridge update

Hi everyone. I have been using the 103R on my system for the past year and would like an upgrade. It's a great cartridge, but I'm ready for more detail and dynamics. My system:Pro-ject RM6-SB, Musical Surroundings Phonomena II, Cayin integrated amp, Usher (pre Berylium) tower speakers & Morrow /XLO cables.
I listen mostly to jazz, quartet (where possible), Blue Note, Monk, Coltrane, Hancock, Rollins, Crusaders (pre 1968), Cachao, etc., standard fare but extensive.
Thanks and your suggestions are appreciated.
cinellipro
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gadfly
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I think the conical stylus is better without a body. It not the most resolving cut so the less resonace the better.

When or if you upgrade the stylus then adding a wood body realy enhances the sound. It adds something.
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gadfly
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one quick way what the difference might be heard, as a test, is to place some masking tape on the sides of the cart. You will see how that damping rids it of some unwelcome resonance.
emorrisiv
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Gadfly you have made me a very happy man. Thanks so much for the guard. This thing nude is so good. Much more resolving. The high frequencies are much cleaner and extended.
I can't thank you enough for making it possible.

btw with the stabilizer it looks a lot like a VDH colibri.

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