Denon DL-160 discontinued

audiobilly
audiobilly Posts: 351
edited November 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
How bout that? Or was I at the airport with the ship came in?

Went over the NeedleDoctor to buy a DL-160, tough ****, they are discontinued.

I had a look around and can't find any. Fleabay shows a guy in Germany has a few.

Anybody know where I can get one or have one they will let go? Just thought I would ask before I ask Hans to send one.

Thanks Gang!
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited November 2010
    Well that sucks. It was a good step up from the Shure97xx.
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited November 2010
    I have purchased 2 DL-160's from the guy in Germany..

    Sad news for sure,glad I have a spare!!
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited November 2010
    I must confess to not liking the cartridge that much... It sounded fine I guess, but having the cantilever fall completely out of it after 8 months didn't impress me much. RIP DL160...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    edited November 2010
    I have one I used for an hour or 2, probably not enough to break it in and sound it's best?? I also have a Lyra Dorian, and just can't seem to use the Denon. It does sound good though, I just prefer the Lyra at the moment. Maybe later I will try the Denon again. I must say, for the price it's a great unit, but I'm not experienced enough to give a professional opinion.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
    Panamax 5400-EX
    Sunfire TGP 5
    Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
    Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
    OPPO BDP-83 SE
    SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
    Ctr CS1000p
    Sur - FX1000 x 4
    SUB - SVS PB2-Plus

    Workkout room:
    Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
    Onkyo TX-DS898
    GFA 555
    Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
    Ft - SDA 1C

    Not being used:
    RTi 38's -4
    RT55i's - 2
    RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
    LSI 15's
    CSi40
    PSW 404
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  • lakesailor
    lakesailor Posts: 319
    edited November 2010
    It was never my favorite cart. either. I always thought it was over-rated.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited November 2010
    I have never had one problem with them..
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited November 2010
    Keiko wrote: »
    Bummer. It's a great cart for the money.


    Well Mike it will just push us to buy something better!! lol
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited November 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Well Mike it will just push us to buy something better!! lol



    He talked me into the Sumiko Bluepoint Special EVO III, and I could not be any more pleased.:smile:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,243
    edited November 2010
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    He talked me into the Sumiko Bluepoint Special EVO III, and I could not be any more pleased.:smile:

    Where did you pick that up from??
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited November 2010
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    Where did you pick that up from??

    Needle Doctor....
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited November 2010
    I have most recently been using an old Audio Technica AT20SLa. Absolutely mind blowing good sound!! It's the one that more or less started the Shibata and then line contact trend. Also used for 4 channel cd4 LP playback. It's moving magnet but will compete with any moving coil I've ever heard. 5 to 60,000 Hz. It came on a Dual 701 I recently purchased. The TT also came with a perfect condition Shure V15 Type III with a perfect stylus. All this for $125!! Mike (and everyone else) keep your eyes open for one of these AT's. Trust me you won't be disappointed. I loved my Denon DL160 but this old AT really does better it in many ways.
    SDA-1C (full mods)
    Carver TFM-55
    NAD 1130 Pre-amp
    Rega Planar 3 TT/Shelter 501 MkII
    The Clamp
    Revox A77 Mk IV Dolby reel to reel
    Thorens TD160/Mission 774 arm/Stanton 881S Shibata
    Nakamichi CR7 Cassette Deck
    Rotel RCD-855 with modified tube output stage
    Cambridge Audio DACmagic Plus
    ADC Soundshaper 3 EQ
    Ben's IC's
    Nitty Gritty 1.5FI RCM
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  • audiobilly
    audiobilly Posts: 351
    edited November 2010
    FYI, for those who are concerned, LP Gear still has stock.

    http://www.lpgear.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=LG&Category_Code=DENONCART
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