Denon mc103 with pio pl100 turntable

EDUBAG

Hey guys,

just like the title says, do any of you know if the denon cartridge goes well with the pioneer pl100 turntable? Currently i am using the shure m97xe with good results, but would like to do the next step and do not know if that step should be a better turntable or a better cartridge.

I think to go with a better cartridge would be more beneficial but this is why i am asking the more knowledgeable group here at the forum.

Regards,

eduardo

EDUBAG

keiko wrote: »

the dl103 is a low output moving coil. Depending on your phono stage, you may need a step up transformer. I checked the compliance and you're ok there. Another alternative, and less expensive would be the dl110. This is a high output mc cartridge, similar to the dl160, excellent bang for your buck cart. For the $.

The pl100 is a decent entry level table. It was my first real turntable as a matter of fact, but i wouldn't invest a lot on a cartridge for it. Imo, you'd be better served with the dl110. No need for a step up since it will work in both mm/mc phono stages. Hope this helps.

http://www.needledoctor.com/denon-dl-110-cartridge

http://www.needledoctor.com/denon-dl103

http://www.vinylengine.com/library/pioneer/pl-100.shtml

i will be using the phono section on my rotel rc990bx which can handle mc/mm cartridge, but i do not know about low output vs high output mc. What do you think?

steveinaz

Aren't H.O. MC cartridges generally connected to the MM input?

thsmith

steveinaz wrote: »

Aren't H.O. MC cartridges generally connected to the MM input?

yes....