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Denon DL-110 High Output Moving Coil Cartridge [Electronics]
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Color | Red |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.31 x 3.15 x 1.81 inches |
Brand | Denon |
Item Weight | 2.88 ounces |
Number of Ports | 1 |
About this item
- Plug and Play ready
- Litz Wire
- HOMC High Output Moving Coil
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 3.31 x 3.15 x 1.81 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.88 ounces |
ASIN | B0007DA226 |
Item model number | DL-110 |
Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,428 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #194 in DJ Turntable Cartridges |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 10, 2012 |
Manufacturer | Denon |
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Product Description
High output voltage cartridge, special elliptical solid diamond stylus Lightweight armature assembley, one-point suspension system Double construction cantilever Tracking force of 1.5 to 2.1 grams Frequency range of 20 Hz to 45 kHz
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Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the moving coil cartridge. For example, they mention it sounds incredible, has a wide sound stage and depth, and is impressive. That said, they say it's good value for money and brings out a lot more detail out of their records. Opinions are mixed on ease of installation.
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Customers like the sound quality of the electronic adapter. They mention it sounds incredible, sweet, and impressively three dimensional. The performance and sound is comparable to Denon DL-103r, and the sound results are well worth the price. It works flawlessly with no discernable noise, and provides an impressively wide open soundstage.
"...It's got a really clean, detailed airy sound. I don't imagine that there's much better for the price...." Read more
"Frequency range is phenomenal. Sound stage is the best I have ever heard. Bass is solid without obscuring the vocals...." Read more
"...The bass is clean and deep, the midrange smooth and the highs not overbearing...." Read more
"...of now, with $750 invested in this turntable, I actually prefer the overall sound quality of many of my vinyl recordings over their CD counterparts—..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the cartridge. They mention it has a wonderful sound, is impressive, and plays flawlessly. Some say that the product didn't disappoint and is a revelation. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Despite what others have said, this works perfectly with standard (Sch. Mani level) MM settings...." Read more
"...Jean from "Thriller", another track that give cartridges issues, played very well. The sound stage width is very nice, too...." Read more
"This is a good cartridge. And I've put about 100 hours on it now and can finally give some feedback on this...." Read more
"...As far as separation, it’s great! Bass response, damn good!..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the moving coil cartridge. They say it's an outstanding moving coil for the money, and they're happy with the price per performance ratio. Customers also mention that it'll be the best high quality cartridge for the price.
"...got to use with this thing seems like a very good match and was pretty inexpensive..." Read more
"...The price however is much nicer." Read more
"...I am happy with the price per performance ratio." Read more
"An outstanding moving coil cartridge for the money. If you don't want to spend $500 to a grand for an MC cartridge this is a great option...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the audio quality of the adapter. They mention that it has very detailed highs, beautifully rich highs and instantly noticeable detail. They also say that it brings out a lot more detail out of their records with layers. Customers also say the high frequency details are awesome without getting harsh, three dimensional and deep with the right records. They describe the imaging as super vivid, the midrange is sweet and the treble is open.
"...The bass is clean and deep, the midrange smooth and the highs not overbearing...." Read more
"...accurate, sound stage is impressively three dimensional and deep with the right records...." Read more
"...The imaging is super vivid, the midrange is sweet and the treble is open and bright enough not tinny or screechy at all...." Read more
"...This is a great sounding cartidge! To my ears, it seems to bring out a lot more detail out of my records with layers that I wasn't really hearing..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the brightness of the adapter. They mention that it is clean, accurate, and has a nice sound stage. The midrange is sweet, and the treble is open and bright enough not to be tinny or screechy.
"...The cart was very bright for the first 10-20 hours or so...." Read more
"...It sounds fantastic. All the reviews I read are true. Bright, clean, accurate and with a very nice sound stage...." Read more
"...The imaging is super vivid, the midrange is sweet and the treble is open and bright enough not tinny or screechy at all...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the cleanliness of the adapter. They mention that it is bright, accurate, and has a nice sound stage. They also say that digital formats are cleaner, but seam narrow and are not pleasurable to listen to.
"...It's got a really clean, detailed airy sound. I don't imagine that there's much better for the price...." Read more
"...It sounds fantastic. All the reviews I read are true. Bright, clean, accurate and with a very nice sound stage...." Read more
"...The Digital formats are cleaner but seam narrow and are not a pleasurable to listen to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that it's easy to mount and balance on a classic Denon turntable, and that it makes alignment adjustments much easier. However, others say that the instructions are in Japanese, but have graphics that show how to install.
"...This method also makes it MUCH easier to do alignment adjustments after using the above recommended tools...." Read more
"...Easy to set up and worth every cent! Can't wait to see what this will sound like after break in period!..." Read more
"...The instructions are in Japanese, but have graphics that show how to install. Actual delivery was two weeks sooner than expected." Read more
"...Shipping was fast and install easy. Instructions were in Japanese so I needed to download from the web the specs needed for setup...." Read more
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On the negative side, the instructions for this Japanese direct import version are exclusively in Japanese, though the English version is available from their website. (Hint: Don't try to find it on the website; do a search engine search using the terms "Denon DL-110 manual." It's the second one to come up in DuckDuckGo.)
The worst problem is mounting the darned thing in the head shell. What a nightmare! Through trial and error, I came up with the following procedure:
1) Insert one screw through one of the holes in the head shell and affix a nut to it. THEN,
2) Slide the cartridge up against the already inserted screw (make sure the stylus guard is in place) and while holding it in place, tighten down the cartridge to within about one millimeter of the head shell.
3) Slide the (annoyingly) slippery metal spacer between the cartridge and the head shell and place the second screw through the other hole in the head shell. This should keep everything reasonably secure while you add a nut to the second screw and tighten down both screws, leaving just enough play to adjust the overhang and angle of the cartridge relative to the platen.
Overhang (distance beyond center of spindle to stylus is 15 millimeters (.59 inches=~19/32 inches). You don't need to use the silly plastic "gauge" supplied. A finely marked ruler will work just fine. You also don't need a fancy gauge to set the alignment of the cartridge to the platen. Most rubber mats have either square indentations or circular stripes at the beginning, middle, and end positions of the record. The DL-110 is square, so it's just a matter of aligning the cartridge with the indents or stripes. Rule of thumb is to set the anti-skate adjustment the same as the stylus pressure (1.8).
GOOD LUCK!
This is a very sweet cartridge. It swings when it needs to swing, it sways when it needs to sway. The bass is clean and deep, the midrange smooth and the highs not overbearing. Overall it is very well balanced and does not seem to add or subtract anything to the music. If it seems to be overlay loud in a frequency, it's because the record is cut that way. One problem record I have is the Cowboy Junkies' "The Trinity Sessions". Margo Timmons voice has some strong sibilance in places, especially Sweet Jane. My Blue Point slurred the S's and the Audio Technica cartridge on my Technics SL-1700 also was very sibilant. The Denon reproduces the S's very sharply with no overt sibilance. Dropping the needle on Micheal Jackson's Billy Jean from "Thriller", another track that give cartridges issues, played very well. The sound stage width is very nice, too.
As far as output, it is plenty loud. I record LPs onto a Tascam DR-05X and had to place a pair 12 dB attenuators in line to give me some level adjustment. I had 6 dB attenuators, but even with the level at 0, the recording would clip. 12" dance singles will need another 6 dB on top of the 12!
I highly recommend this cartridge for medium/heavy mass tonearms, like my Pioneer. Best if you can adjust the tonearm height (Vertical Tracking Angle), so you get the best sound. Also a protractor like I mentioned above will help with the overhang and alignment. Get a tracking force gauge, too, either one of the digital models or a Shure SFG-2, which I use. One caveat is you cannot use this with ferrous (magnetic) platters because the magnet is very strong. In fact, I had a jeweler's screwdriver stick straight up on the underside of the body. It took a tug to remove it! Beware of damaging the cantilever with careless tool handling. Denon states don't use metal platters, but my Pioneer has a cast aluminum platter, so it's non-magnetic.
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This is MC Cutridge, so you need to listen to it in MC mode. At first I listened to it in mm mode, but the sound wasn't very good. However, when I switched to MC mode, the sound improved. The listening amplifier is Marantz PM-11S3.
使いはじめは痩せてザラついた音でしたが、使い込むうちに芳醇で骨太で生々しい美音に変わってきて、
これで聴くと、聴き慣れたレコードが全く別物のように聴こえるのだから堪りません。
明るく華やかな音で気に入っていたオルトフォンの2Mredはおろか、これは別格だと思っていた
オーディオテクニカのATF7すら凌駕する、別次元の美音で、これを聴いてしまうともう他には戻れません。
良い買い物をしました♪
ちなみにシェルリード線は全てKSリマスターのものに替えてありますが、これも良いですよ。
音が激変しますので、騙されたと思って試してみる事をお勧めします。