Denon 103SA

Hi

has anyone got any experience of this limited edition Denon 103SA not to be confused with the 103 or 103R.

thanks

R

 

Hi Rob,
I've got a 103Pro. It sounds good but from scouring the web I have reached the conclusion that you need a heavier arm than my Ittok, even with extra weight to get it to really sing - so I'm changing to a Troika soon. Marco, the guy on the AOS forum reckons the SA is the best 103 by a mile but of course so it should be but you need 20 grams at the headshell and that's for starters. Gawd knows but I can't be bothered messing around with blutak, coins etc. etc..

 

Hi Chris

Thanks for the info. A friend just sent me one today from Germany...I'll give it a try later.

Rob

 

Hi Rob,
i'm currently using one, replaced a 103R - Now the "R" is a great cartridge espically at the price, but the "SA" is better imho -it's smoother and doesn't have the slightly rough! top end of the "R", I also think that it gives slighty better detail.

The differences are not hugh, and you are paying a bit for the nice box and LTD status, but even given that the "SA" is still cheap formthe performance offered.

Hope this helps some how!!

Leo