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Denon DL160 High Output Moving Coil Cartridge | 
 enlarge | Brand: Denon
Category: CE
List Price: $179.99
Buy New: $179.00
You Save: $0.99 (1%)
Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 36212
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 1.8 x 2.9 x 3.2
MPN: DL160
Model: DL160
UPC: 081757700467
EAN: 0081757700467
ASIN: B000I21PWW
Release Date: July 1, 2006
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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| Features:
| • | High output voltage moving coil cartridge, special elliptical solid diamond stylus | | • | Double construction aluminium tapered cantilever, one-point suspension system | | • | High tracing ability | | • | Tracking force of 1.5 to 1.9 grams | | • | Frequency range of 20 Hz to 50 kHz |
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Product Description
The DL-160 is a moving coil cartridge capable of producing a high output. The moving coil cartridge provides a more sensitive transition from the physical record grooves to an electrical signal. By using a tapered cantilever design, this phono cartridge ensures a smooth accurate response while reducing the total tracking weight. The elliptical stylus is designed for optimal performance, creating a vibrant sound stage and extremely realistic nuance. Whether for a professional DJ, or someone who has held onto their collection of vinyl LPs, the DL-160 is a fine phono cartridge that will withstand years of tracking your favorite tunes.
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| Customer Reviews:
Clear improvement August 7, 2008
A. Quon (Palo Alto, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm not a vinyl nut or expert. In fact, I'm just sort of re-discovering LP's again and I was a little skeptical about the amount of money and time people spend on analog recordings and maximizing their sound quality with this medium.
However, I can definitely vouch that this cartridge made an obvious improvement in the sound coming off of all my old records when compared to a basic $50 Stanton cartridge that it replaced.
The surface "scratchy" noise was nearly non-existant with this cartridge and the bass and imaging was improved. The sound was richer and more full.
Now, don't go thinking that this improvement will be some kind of transcendent moment you in life. Because in order for me to really tell the difference, I had to sit quietly in front of my stereo, without distractions, and really concentrate on the music to notice the difference. The kind of thing that real audiophiles apparently have time to do frequently.
Bottom line, an excellent cartridge, a definite improvement over lesser/cheaper units and yes, allows the sound from your turnatble to often sound better than CD.
Nothing comes close at ANY price!!! February 7, 2008
Jay L. Rudko (Pembroke Pines, FL USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Diehard audiophiles will tell you that nothing beats the sound of analog music, played from vinyl LP's. I tend to agree. The warmth of that analog sound comes through loud and clear with this miraculous cartridge. You could spend more, but there's just no point when you can get sound this good from a cartridge selling for under $200. This Denon cartridge is a high output moving coil design. Moving coils are known for a more detailed sound than the average moving magnet. There's more clarity and sheen to the music, and all the subtleties come through cleanly as well. Obviously, the better the record, the better the sound. But this cartridge is more forgiving than most. Surface noise is, when the cartridge is properly installed on a quality tonearm, less of a problem. The set-up of this cartridge is pretty straight-forward, but you have to take your time to do it right. I have mine installed in a Technics SL-1200mk2turntable, tracking at 1.75 grams. Anti-skate should be properly set, as well. The nice thing about the arm I have this cartridge mounted in is the VTA (vertical tracking angle) adjustment. This is often not provided for in many tonearms. It is, nonetheless, a very important parameter to get the best from any cartridge. It allows for proper angle of the stylus in the groove. Set incorrectly, it can make records sound harsh or dull. You'll just know when it's properly set. The sound of this cartridge is clean, detailed, and as right as rain. Channel separation is excellent. The cartridge tracks the Shure V15 type 5 test record flawlessly, with no distortion on even the most heavily modulated passages. There was no audible mistracking whatsoever. How many cartridges can claim that? One word of warning... as with most moving coil cartridges, the stylus is not user-replacable. When installing it in your headshell, use extreme care and the flip-down stylus guard. It could keep you from making an expensive mistake. Five stars are not enough to extoll the virtues of the DL-160. If you have a passion for vinyl as I do, you need this cartridge to really hear what's on your records.
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