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Denon DL-102 SD
The Denon DL-102 SD was built for professional broadcast duty and now ranks as collectible. Its high 3 mV output lets this MC cartridge work into a standard MM phono input. The conical stylus was specified for very heavy tracking from 18 to 20 g with 19 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond means a retip.
- Class:
Collectible
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 13 g
- Output Voltage
- 3 mV
- Frequency Response
- 50–10 000 Hz
- Recommended Load
- ≥ 1 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 18–20 g (nominal 19 g)
Additional Info
The Denon DL-102 SD is the dedicated Standard Disc variant built specifically for 78rpm shellac. Natural, full-bodied vocals sit atop dense, weighty bass, while detail and imaging stay modest, since smooth, tolerant tracking matters more here than pinpoint precision. Worn or noisy SP records are exactly its element. The conical stylus is integrated, so only a retip helps when worn.
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add 01/22/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026