AnthonyI
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I have a few carts that haunt me now that I have the G...............that's one of themI'll cancel the Denon also and transfer over my DL-103R cart.
I have a few carts that haunt me now that I have the G...............that's one of themI'll cancel the Denon also and transfer over my DL-103R cart.
LoL, what does that mean?I have a few carts that haunt me now that I have the G...............that's one of them
I haven't used many different carts so my opinion is that. I gotta say this 103R sets the bar pretty high. Warm, neutral and accurate. Main reason I haven't rushed to a new TT until the other gear was situated.It means I'm still in an "end game" cartridge search and can't make up my mind, lol
You aren’t going to regret the G at all. Congratulations! This morning it’s been all mono- Ray Charles and The Kinks so far.I haven't used many different carts so my opinion is that. I gotta say this 103R sets the bar pretty high. Warm, neutral and accurate. Main reason I haven't rushed to a new TT until the other gear was situated.
Yeah your feedback has resonated.
What do you think about getting the DL-103R on this tonearm. I need a lot of weight.
Best way to accomplish? Or is it just a bad match?
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Yeah I am coming to that realization. Plus I probably have over 500-600 hours on the 103R. I'll retip it at some point and keep it on the current TT as a secondary player.It’s a great cartridge on the right arm. It’s my opinion that the G is not the right arm. Remember the 103 and 103R were designed for high mass broadcast arms.
You can get a heavier headshell to add mass, but it’s my opinion that you’ll never get it right. In this particular case, tracking and bass response will suffer, In effect, you’ll be undermining some of the strengths of the G.
The 103R is an outlier- a low compliance higher than average tracking force cartridge with a conical stylus. Get away from that and your choices skyrocket. If you still want a Denon, the 301 is a perfect fit.
As I mentioned to @AnthonyI in a DM, check Thakker in Germany. The 1/1 exchange rate between the Euro and the US dollar has created some real values.
I’d go A/T- and I’ve heard the Hanas.Yeah I am coming to that realization. Plus I probably have over 500-600 hours on the 103R. I'll retip it at some point and keep it on the current TT as a secondary player.
So now we are cart shopping... AT or Hana?
AT-OC9XML or SL and Shibata SL look like some good candidates.
What are you running for ST cart?
Backordered. I'll look on fleabayI’d go A/T- and I’ve heard the Hanas.
But not that A/T. I’d get this one for about $200 off the normal price. This one is a steal.
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I’m running a modified Grado Gold3 with a Boron Cantilever and MicroRidge stylus.
Regular price is $599 now, so the back order is worth the wait. If it isn’t to you, get the one you were looking at.Backordered. I'll look on fleabay
If the backorder quoted time of 2-4 wks is accurate, I could wait.Regular price is $599 now, so the back order is worth the wait. If it isn’t to you, get the one you were looking at.
Ok lucked out with a very slightly used AT33PTG/2 off Audiomart for a nice price (sightly less than the JP).I’d go A/T- and I’ve heard the Hanas.
But not that A/T. I’d get this one for about $200 off the normal price. This one is a steal.
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I’m running a modified Grado Gold3 with a Boron Cantilever and MicroRidge stylus.
You’ll be fine. My Grado cartridges don’t hit the minimum- 7.6g + Cart weight 5.5 g= 13.1gThis G tonearm mass is fairly elusive even from Technics.
Wonder why?
I'm barely in the window of good but in spec nonetheless.
Head Shell Weight 7.6g + Cart weight 6.9g= 14.5g
Technics Applicable Cartridge Weight Range (Without the auxiliary weight) 14.3 to 20.7 g (including the head shell)
What's a g between friends. Right?You’ll be fine. My cartridges don’t hit the minimum- 7.6g + Cart weight 5.5 g= 13.1g
Don’t forget the weight of the mounting hardware. I also upgraded the headshell wires, so my headshell weighs slightly more than stock.
With hardware and upgraded wires, I still doubt I hit the minimum. Sounds stunning regardless.
Sorry if I’m late to the game, but how is that modified Grado working out?I’m running a modified Grado Gold3 with a Boron Cantilever and MicroRidge stylus.
I’ve got 20-25 hours on both the mono and stereo. I’m stunned. I’ve owned cartridges that now sell for more than a grand. The modded Grados are better, and not by a little bit.Sorry if I’m late to the game, but how is that modified Grado working out?
Maybe someone smart here can help me out.You’ll be fine. My Grado cartridges don’t hit the minimum- 7.6g + Cart weight 5.5 g= 13.1g
Don’t forget the weight of the mounting hardware. I also upgraded the headshell wires, so my headshell weighs slightly more than stock.
With hardware and upgraded wires, I still doubt I hit the minimum. Sounds stunning regardless.