Denon DL-103R EM Moving-Coil Cartridge

The Denon DL-103R is a refined version of Denon’s legendary DL-103 moving-coil cartridge, designed for listeners seeking greater detail, resolution and tonal accuracy from vinyl playback. It uses high-purity copper wire in the moving coils to improve signal transmission while retaining the smooth, natural presentation that has made the DL-103 series a long-standing favourite among analogue enthusiasts. With its low-output moving-coil design, the DL-103R is best partnered with a suitable MC phono stage or step-up transformer.

Type

Moving-Coil (MC) cartridge

Output Voltage

0.25 mV

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 45 kHz

Output Impedance

14 ohms

Channel Separation

25 dB minimum at 1 kHz

Channel Balance

1 dB maximum at 1 kHz

Stylus

0.2 mm square solid diamond

Recommended Tracking Force

2.5 g ±0.3 g

Compliance

5 × 10⁻³ m/N at 100 Hz

Recommended Load Impedance

100 ohms minimum

Weight

8.5 g

Dimensions

15 × 15 × 26.8 mm (W × H × D)