Looking for a good cartridge on the cheap

ben62670
ben62670 Posts: 15,969
edited March 2010 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I have been looking for a Denon DL-120 with no luck. Does anyone have one here to sell?
Thanks
Ben
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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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited March 2010
    Did you mean DL-160?
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2010
    yes 160:o
    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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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited March 2010
    I bought one from this ebay seller, very good service. Arrived in two days.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Denon-DL160-High-Out-Moving-Coil-Cartridge-DL-160_W0QQitemZ380194660508QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item58855e209c
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited March 2010
    Ben, I thought I posted yesterday but apparently it didn't take. Anyway I have a Denon DL-160 with maybe 100 hours on it. Dead straight cantilever and no visible signs of wear. Original box and spec sheet. I've gone to a new old stock Sony MC-3 that seems to work better with my setup. Absolutely nothing wrong with the Denon, I just like the sound of the Sony better. PM if interested.

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  • HB27
    HB27 Posts: 1,518
    edited March 2010
    IF...IF Ben doesn't need it or take it..I have a good friend looking for the high output 160.
    Harry
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2010
    Ben you can't go wrong with the Denon per our conversation.
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited March 2010
    suggestion and preference:

    Grado ..... phono cartridge designs and hold over 48 patents.

    HAND-BUILT IN USA     WITH 100% QUALITY CONTROL
    Each individual cartridge manufactured by Grado is hand assembled and tested for frequency response, channel output, channel balance, phase linearity, inductance and resistance. This meticulous care in design and construction lavished on each Grado cartridge contributes to an unchallenged consistency of performance and guarantee of reliability.

    http://www.gradolabs.com/frameset_main.htm
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  • chef hans
    chef hans Posts: 25
    edited March 2010
    Ben,
    What about Grado signature 1b ?
    PM or email me if you interested
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  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited March 2010
    I did some research and didn't find much info on that cartridge:o

    What do you guys think of the Denon 103 vs the 160?
    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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  • doctor r
    doctor r Posts: 837
    edited March 2010
    PM sent
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