Vinyl Asylum: REVIEW: Denon DL-160 Phono Cartridge by sgreene55@charter.net

Model:	DL-160
Category:	Phono Cartridge
Suggested Retail Price:	$180.00
Description:	High output moving coil cartridge
Manufacturer URL:	Denon
Model Picture:	View

Review by sgreene55@charter.net on March 18, 2010 at 09:39:36
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for the DL-160

I switched from an AT-150 MLX mm to try my 1st mc. It lacks the excess zing I was never able to banish from the AT. It's tonality, coherence, soundstaging and frequency freq. respnse is wonderful. I am extremely pleased with it, as it certainly is a category-buster, IMHO.

Product Weakness:	Is it priced too low for many to even consider?
Product Strengths:	Sounds like real music

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: Marantz KI-PEARL
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): ARC PH3
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Rega P5/TT PSU, Cambridge DVD-89 for SACD (no redbook allowed)
Speakers: Maggie 1.6s/ REL T-2 sub
Cables/Interconnects: Smeltz Anti-Cables, Shunyata D-Back ac
Music Used (Genre/Selections): 70's rock, jazz, female vocals,
Room Size (LxWxH): 18 x 14 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments: DIY pillows in corners and acoustic foam for sideand front walls
Time Period/Length of Audition: Owned DL-160 3 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): none
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner

Amplifier:	Marantz KI-PEARL
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	ARC PH3
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Rega P5/TT PSU, Cambridge DVD-89 for SACD (no redbook allowed)
Speakers:	Maggie 1.6s/ REL T-2 sub
Cables/Interconnects:	Smeltz Anti-Cables, Shunyata D-Back ac
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	70's rock, jazz, female vocals,
Room Size (LxWxH):	18 x 14 x 10
Room Comments/Treatments:	DIY pillows in corners and acoustic foam for sideand front walls
Time Period/Length of Audition:	Owned DL-160 3 months
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	none
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner