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Denon 103 family

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dgaapc7

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I recently bought a plain DL 103, no suffix. Can anyone, and I imagine there are plenty who can, give a brief rundown of the sound of each of the different versions? If I bought a different version, what difference might I expect to hear?
Shout out to 2juki, for unbelievably fast service.
Thanks in advance. To be used in an SME IV arm with removable headshell. Currently using a DV 20 x and a Benz Glider, both homc. The Pyxi phono will accommodate lomc, (as most of you probably already know.)
LowIQ

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There are so many threads in the archives about the Denon 103 that - alaskahiatt 12:21:47 09/07/24 (2)
it's staggering. Just putting Denon 103 in the find box above will keep you busy for more than a day. Also putting EdAInWestOC + Denon 103 in the find box will yield some excellent information.
- RE: There are so many threads in the archives about the Denon 103 that - flood2 13:47:31 09/08/24 (0)
  What happened to Ed? He disappeared from here some years back.Same with Marty (Viridian)?
  Regards Anthony
  
  "Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty.." Keats
- RE: There are so many threads in the archives about the Denon 103 that - dgaapc7 10:36:57 09/08/24 (0)
  Yeah. You're right.
  LowIQ
see the thread just below - Story 07:09:55 09/07/24 (1)
103 Denon's have slightly different specs in compliance, diamonds etc.

When I had 103's it was the 'R' version that sounded noticeably slightly better than the regular 103 version because the coils were wound with gold wire. This was a while ago and I hope I remember correctly.

The 103 'family' sound very similar in stock form, no body or any other mods. I cannot say anything about the de-nuded mods or any others
- RE: see the thread just below - dgaapc7 07:50:12 09/07/24 (0)
  Thanks for the extra info. There is a recent AK post about the cartridge with the body removed and "nekkid". Gives some more views.
  LowIQ
RE: Denon 103 family - dgaapc7 06:47:37 09/07/24 (0)
Responses to Rod's recent question gives a lot of answers. But if anyone has anything to add, I'd like to hear it. Thanks.
LowIQ

Edits: 09/07/24

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