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DL 103 R Gold Mod

Name: Soundsmith DL 103 R Gold Mod
Brand: Soundsmith

Soundsmith

AnalogCartridgesStylus Replacements

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$1,850

About the DL 103 R Gold Mod

The DL 103 R Soundsmith Gold Mod is a complete rebuild of the Denon DL-103R cartridge by Soundsmith, mounted in a wooden body with a ruby cantilever and an optimized contour nude line contact stylus. This modification improves damping, suspension, and compliance (increased from 5 to 8), resulting in superior dynamics, imaging, and accuracy compared to the stock DL-103. The Gold version is distinguished by its stylus design, offering enhanced midrange detail, bass articulation, and overall transparency. It is95, comparable to other high-end cartridges like the Dynavector XX2 and Ortofon Cadenza Bronze. The cartridge is highly regarded for its musicality and detailed sound reproduction, making it a sought-after upgrade for audiophiles using the classic Denon 103 platform.

Specifications

Key Specifications

Impedance: 14Ω

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