Denon DL103/DL103R Wood Body Modification Tutorial

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This tutorial will show you how the body of Denon DL103/DL103R cartridge can be modified.
Don't forget to switch on the subtitles and enjoy my video!

[@VinylRescue]

I see a lot of mixed comments, but I think I'll try this sometime soon. I have the Denon DL-103R on my Rega Planar 2 and think it would be a nice upgrade. Goodbye plastic and hello wood!

[@adolf72160]

The logic behind it is the fact that different body materials affect the sound of the cartridge!

[@cootaloot]

It would be helpful to also show the adhesive process. What kind do you use? How much do you use? Where do you apply it?

[@rodneymercerchannel]

Beautiful work!

[@fredfungalspore]

As the beach boys once said Wooden it be nice ...:)

[@anonymousonlineuser6543]

Would painting the body different color change the sound? I am thinking if you paint it white will it improve transients and channel separation?

[@kitemap]

You could also stick some rainbow foil on it or smear it with PWB Cream Electret.

[@AN-ce1nd]

What is the benefit? I’ll just get a Grado.

[@ryanmorrow2058]

Do you do retiping on the 103r. I have one i broke the needle on

[@Orko138]

Not sure i understand why. What benefit?

[@povertyspec9651]

Looks like a big waste of time to me.

[@babistsotsos]

OK.... Is it ready for Rega rb 200 tonearm?? need drilling?? something very very.. Very....... Or is it ready for install?

[@stanleyengineering675]

Yes it is ready for using on Rega tonearm

[@babistsotsos]

@@stanleyengineering675 thank you

[@4Kandlez]

Does blood ruin a cartridge?

[@soothsayer2406]

Maybe 😅

[@edSuwanDiyAudiophile]

hi,
nice video.
may i share this tutorial on my channel ?
thank you
ed

[@stanleyengineering675]

Yes, sure ;-)

[@edSuwanDiyAudiophile]

@@stanleyengineering675 thank you Sir

[@roscoejones4515]

I just ordered an ebony body-do they come with screws, or should I order some M2x8 screws?

[@stanleyengineering675]

All my wood bodies for all cartridges come with screws!

[@maineboy1979]

For slide-in type, what kind of adhesive should I use?

[@stang5348]

The best choice is "Superglue" - "cyanoacrylate adhesive"

[@furyanflyer]

I'm a novice when it come to all things vinyl. Can anyone explain how a wood body effects the performance of the cartridge internals.

[@K_Tech64]

Hi Vernon. The wooden body won't affect the performance of the internals, but it will affect the overall performance of the tonearm/cartridge/headshell because it changes the mass and resonance of the complete assembly. Whether it affects it in a good or bad way is difficult to judge without knowing the precise weight, density, and geometry of the wooden body.

[@alangeorgebarstow]

What on earth is the point of that? Isn't it a bit like putting a Trabant engine into a Ferrari Berlinetta Boxer 512B.

[@nicow.davidsenkel3446]

wozu der ganze Aufwand ?!?!

[@frederickfranchi6408]

Why????🤔

[@mfr58]

Really? Really!?

[@music9556]

looks like a dynovector when body is off.

[@leehazlewoodism]

Most MCs look roughly the same when you get the cover off.

[@yambo59]

Not much of a tutorial without saying anything.

[@stanleyengineering675]

Switch on the subtitles, it will help..