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DL-80

Name: Denon DL-80
Brand: Denon

Denon

DL Series Series

AnalogCartridgesStylus ReplacementsDiscontinued

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$80

About the DL-80

The Denon DL-80 is a high output moving coil cartridge with an output voltage of approximately 1.6 mV at 50 mm/s and 1 kHz. It features a spherical diamond stylus and offers a frequency response range of 20 Hz to 45 kHz. The cartridge has a channel balance within 2 dB at 1 kHz and left/right channel separation greater than 20 dB at 1 kHz. Its impedance is about 120 ohms with a recommended load impedance greater than 47 k ohms. The tracking force is around 1.8 g ± 0.3 g, and the cartridge weighs approximately 4.5 grams. The DL-80 is appreciated for its clear, neutral, and dynamic sound, and unlike many moving coil cartridges, it has a replaceable stylus, which does not require retipping. It is often compared to the DL-110 but differs mainly in stylus shape and some internal characteristics. The DL-80 is considered a budget-friendly option for high-quality MC cartridges.

Specifications

Key Specifications

Impedance: 120Ω

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