User manual DENON DL-A100

[. . . ] The production of Denon cartridges began in 1941 when Denon began to develop cartridges for use at broadcast stations. [. . . ] The DL-103 was able to play stereo LP records with high fidelity and reliability (providing easy handling and stability). Though the DL-103 was sold as a product for professional use, Hi-Fi audio enthusiasts felt such superior performance should not be limited to the realm of professionals, and in1970 Denon made the DL-103 available to the general market. The basic design of this model continues to achieve first-rate performance and play an active part in today's world. Superior playback performance is also possible due to the flat frequency response and minimal left-right sensitivity (level) differences. · Fulcrum point of vibrating system that achieves stable tracking The fulcrum point of the DP-A100's vibrating system is made of extremely fine piano wire, and the tip of the stylus tracks smoothly in the groove of the record. · Dual-structure cantilever The DP-A100 uses a lightweight yet rigid dual-structure cantilever. Superior frequency response over the entire audible frequency range is achieved by minimising the mechanical impedance of the vibrating system. · Long-lasting solid diamond stylus Since the tip of the DP-A100's stylus uses a solid diamond, stable characteristics with negligible friction are maintained for a long time. In fact, each diamond is individually fitted into the stylus so that the hardest section ­ where the diamond has crystallised ­ touches the wall of the groove. · Cross-shaped iron core and coils, to minimise sensitivity differences between channels Wrapping separate coils on the cross-shaped iron core has successfully minimised sensitivity differences between the left and right channels while reducing mass. · Characteristics chart packed with each product as a guarantee of superior performance Each individual DP-A100 has been carefully manufactured and packed with its own characteristics chart to guarantee superior performance. Main Specifications DL-A100 Principle Output Voltage Channel Balance Channel Separation Compliance Stylus Tracking Force Weigh Load Impedance Moving coil (MC) type 0. 3 mV (1 kHz, 50 mm/s horizontal direction) 1 dB max. [. . . ] (1 kHz) 5 x 10-6 m/N (Using a 100 Hz record) 0. 2 mm square solid diamond 25 mN ±3 mN (2. 5 g ±0. 3 g) 8. 8 g 100 ohms min. [. . . ]