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Soundsmith/Denon Phono Cartridges

The Soundsmith is proud to introduce a new line of Moving Coil cartridges. These are brand new Denon units selected for top characteristics which have been fully re-engineered by Peter Ledermann to deliver very high-end performance. Our goal is to allow vinyl lovers to be able to acquire reasonably priced Moving Coil designs that will provide similar performance to cartridges costing several times as much. To order, use our QUICK ORDER FORM below, call or Email Peter - Peter@sound-smith.com or 1-800 942 8009 (or 914 739 2885 from outside of the US).

The Soundsmith is pleased to announce the immediate release of our new line of Soundsmith modified Denon Moving Coil cartridges. The descriptions of the Soundsmith terms are as follows:

 

  • Ruby CL - our "standard" nude contact line diamond; excellent performer, somewhat more tolerant on VTA than the OC type - Mounted with precision on a single crystal Ruby Cantilever
  • Ruby OC/CL - our BEST Nude Contact Line - "Optimized Contour"  - Features extremely good high frequency performance and imaging; - Mounted with precision on a single crystal Ruby Cantilever
  • NUDE - Plastic body removed - internals modified for increased protection from handling /mounting damage. The new affixed Mounting Plate will work for both 1/2" mounting, as well as single point metric screw mounting for the amazing Schroeder tone arms.
  • NEW! All models are now available with an ULTRA-HIGH COMPLIANCE suspension system, allowing tracking down to 1 gram. Please add $285 to any design for the HIGH COMPLIANCE design modifications. Add the term"HI-C" to any model number to order.
  • COMING SOON - EBONY WOOD BODIES - FOR THE 103 and 103R - watch for them on this page!!


Soundsmith
103
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Soundsmith 103 Mono
16.5 Micron - 0.7 mil Spherical stylus
$479.95  
  • Output: 0.3 mV
  • Output Impedance: 40 ohms
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 45 kHz
  • Tracking force: 1.7~2.7g * see below
  • Compliance 5 x 10-6 cm/dyne
  • Weight: 8.5 gram - 9.6 nuded
Soundsmith 103-Ruby CL $479.95
Soundsmith 103-Ruby CL NUDE $649.95
Soundsmith 103-Ruby OC/CL $579.95
Soundsmith 103-Ruby OC/CL NUDE $749.95

COMING SOON - EBONY WOOD BODIES - FOR THE 103 - watch for them on this page!!

To Purchase / Quick Order Form / Click Here

Soundsmith
103R
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pricing
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Soundsmith 103R Mono
16.5 Micron - 0.7 mil Spherical stylus
$629.95  
  • Output: 0.25 mV
  • Output Impedance: 14 ohms
  • Coil: copper (6N)
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 45 kHz
  • Tracking force: 1.7~2.7g * see below
  • Compliance 5 x 10-6 cm/dyne
  • Weight: 8.5 gram - 9.6 nuded
Soundsmith 103R-Ruby CL $629.95
Soundsmith 103R-Ruby CL NUDE $799.95
Soundsmith 103R-Ruby OC/CL $729.95
Soundsmith 103R-Ruby OC/CL NUDE $899.95

COMING SOON - EBONY WOOD BODIES - FOR THE 103R - watch for them on this page!!

To Purchase / Quick Order Form / Click Here


* All models are now available with an ULTRA-HIGH COMPLIANCE suspension system, allowing tracking down to 1 gram. Please add $285 to any design for the HIGH COMPLIANCE design modifications. Add the terms "HI-C" to any model number to order.
Original (brand new/unmodified) Denon Phono Cartridges

Mono High Output Moving Coil Cartridge

DL-102


$249
 

This cartridge is a specially designed cartridge to reproduce superior sound from monaurally recorded records.  The high output mono signal is designed to work with a standard moving magnet input.

  • Output: 3.0 mV
  • Output Impedance: 240 ohms
  • Stylus: 17.0 micron round tip
  • Frequency range: 50 Hz to 10 kHz
  • Tracking force: 2.0~4.0g
  • Weight: 13.0g

Moving Coil Cartridge

DL-103


$229
Denon's classic cartridge, the DL-103, has been an industry standard for decades.  Providing smooth response in many Hi-Fi systems, the DL-103 gives a pleasing sound and brings out the full detail of audio performances.
  • Output: 0.3 mV
  • Output Impedance: 40 ohms
  • Stylus: 16.5 Micron round tip
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 45 kHz
  • Tracking force: 2.3~2.7g
  • Compliance 5 x 10-6 cm/dyne
  • Weight: 8.5g

Moving Coil Cartridge

DL-103R


$379

The DL-103R is an updated version of the classic DL-103.  It provides improved sound by using 6N copper coils wound with precision to the cantilever shaft.  Audio lovers will delight with detail that is brought out by this outstanding phono cartridge.

  • Output: 0.25 mV
  • Output Impedance: 14 ohms
  • Stylus: 16.5 Micron round tip
  • Coil: copper (6N)
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 45 kHz
  • Tracking force: 2.3~2.7g
  • Compliance 5 x 10-6 cm/dyne
  • Weight: 8.5g

High Output Moving Coil Cartridge

DL-110


$139
The DL-110 is an unobtrusive high output moving coil cartridge that is able to display music in a very three-dimensional manner.  This cartridge provides clean sound for HiFi systems with moving magnet inputs.
  • Output: 1.6 mV
  • Stylus: special elliptical solid diamond
  • Cantilever: aluminum
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 45 kHz
  • Tracking force: 1.5~2.1g
  • Weight: 4.8g

High Output Moving Coil Cartridge

DL-160


$179
Audiophiles and DJs looking for a replacement cartridge will be amazed by the DL-160, which can be used on just about any moving magnet phono input. The phenomenal elliptical diamond stylus digs deep into the grooves to extract the glorious nuances of the music.
  • Output: 1.6 mV
  • Stylus: special elliptical solid diamond
  • Cantilever: aluminum
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 50 kHz
  • Tracking force: 1.3~1.9g
  • Weight: 4.8g

Moving Coil Cartridge

DL-301II


$329

The DL-301II cartridge is the updated version of the popular DL-301.  The body style has been changed and output performance has been improved to provide a more detailed sound.  In addition the output level of this standard output moving coil cartridge is slightly higher than most providing a strong response with plenty of punch.

  • Output: 0.4 mV
  • Output Impedance: 33 ohms
  • Stylus: special elliptical tip
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 60 kHz
  • Tracking force: 1.2~1.6g
  • Compliance 13 x 10-6 cm/dyne
  • Weight: 6.0g

Audiophile Moving Coil Cartridge

DL-304


$699
This audiophile moving coil cartridge provides ultimate performance in the most demanding high-end system.
  • Output: 0.18 mV
  • Output Impedance: 40 ohms
  • Stylus: 0.07 x 0.1mm special elliptical tip
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 70 kHz
  • Tracking force: 1.0~1.4g
  • Compliance 14 x 10-6 cm/dyne
  • Weight: 7.0g

Audiophile Moving Coil Cartridge

DL-S1


$949
Designed for the descriminating ear, this audiophile moving coil cartridge provides the pinnacle of performance with any high-end system.
  • Output: 0.15 mV
  • Output Impedance: 40 ohms
  • Stylus: special elliptical tip
  • Coil: copper (6N) & solid gold
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 70 kHz
  • Tracking force: 1.1~1.5g
  • Compliance 14 x 10-6 cm/dyne
  • Weight: 7.0g
To Purchase / Quick Order Form / Click Here