The DL-160 is a moving coil cartridge capable of producing a high output. The moving coil cartridge provides a more sensitive transition from the physical record grooves to an electrical signal. By using a tapered cantilever design, this phono cartridge ensures a smooth accurate response while reducing the total tracking weight.
The elliptical stylus is designed for optimal performance, creating a vibrant sound stage and extremely realistic nuance. Whether for a professional DJ, or someone who has held onto their collection of vinyl LPs, the DL-160 is a fine phono cartridge that will withstand years of tracking your favorite tunes.
Many audiophiles believe that moving-coil cartridges more effectively convert physical record grooves to an electrical signal. By using a tapered cantilever design, this phono cartridge ensures a smooth, accurate response with low distortion. The DL-160 is the improved version of the DL-110. It's got a wider frequency range, which amounts to a more open top end and better bass transcription.
User Manual Audiogon Review of Denon DL-160 cartridge In the end, the Denon is the most dynamic, clear, detailed and involving cartridge I’ve ever owned. Its athletic tracking ability, combined with a cavernous soundstage and chillingly realistic nuance, makes it a winner in my book.
Audioreview.com page for DL-160 I am hearing new detail and complexity on my LPs, sometimes for the first time. In particular, I can hear bass tracks note-for-note, that used to disappear into the rest of the music
Audio Karma thread featuring review of Denon DL-160 Phono Cartridge Surface noise is very low. I know where some pops and clicks are and they are much less pronounced. Muted almost. The music just rides right over anything that does not belong there.
Vinyl Asylum Denon DL-160 By TimB5881, February 2003Thanks for your review. I can't agree more on the Denon cartridges are being the best value budget cartridges. No need to spend kilo bucks and you still can get satisfactory enjoyment.
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