Denon DL-A110 110th Anniversary Limited Edition - Tested/Verified - Complete Box

Denon DL-A110 — 110th Anniversary Limited Edition MC Phono Cartridge

Complete in Box (CIB) | Rigorously Bench-Tested | Mint Cosmetic Condition

Serial Number: 2587

🔬 Bench Test Results & Condition Report

This unit has been meticulously inspected and audio-tested to ensure peak performance for the next owner:

• Stylus Wear: Inspected under a Shure SEK-2 microscope — no visible wear on the diamond tip.
• Channel Separation: Measured at an extraordinary 35 dB using a Musical Surroundings Fozgometer V2 on a Technics SL-1200MK4 turntable (exceeds factory spec of ≥25 dB).
• Tracking Performance: Successfully passed the Ortofon Test Record, tracking up to 100 µm lateral amplitude at 315 Hz with zero audible distortion. Exceptional tracking ability!
• Cantilever: 100% straight, centered, and fully functional.
• Cartridge Body & Headshell: Pristine, collector-grade condition with no visible signs of previous use.

📦 What’s Included (Complete Factory Package)

• Denon DL-A110 MC Cartridge pre-mounted in exclusive Silver-Graphite Anniversary Headshell (Gold-plated SME connector)
• Original Commemorative Carrying Case (featuring the 110th Anniversary metal logo inlay)
• Certificate of Authenticity (stamped with Denon Chief Engineer approval)
• Individual Factory Frequency Response Measurement Protocol printout
• Original Stylus Guard / Cover
• Stylus Cleaning Brush
• Owner’s Manual & Safety/Warranty Document

🌟 About the Denon DL-A110

Released to celebrate 110 years of audio excellence, the DL-A110 features a hand-wound Denon DL-103 moving coil engine mounted inside a reproduction of Denon’s iconic 1960s Japanese broad-casting headshell. Styled in an exclusive silver-graphite finish with gold-plated bayonet connections, it offers a refined vinyl playback experience combining rich history with ultra-precise modern manufacturing.

🔊 Sound Profile & System Compatibility:

• Sonic Character: Classic DL-103 warmth, deep dynamic bass, sweet midrange, and smooth high-frequency response.
• Tonearm Match: Due to total mass (~18.5g combined) and low dynamic compliance, this cartridge performs best on medium-to-high mass S-shaped or J-shaped tonearms with standard SME bayonet mounts (e.g., Technics SL-1200 series).
• Preamp Requirement: Requires a dedicated Moving Coil (MC) phono stage or Step-Up Transformer (SUT).

*Note: This is a low-output Moving Coil (MC) DL-103 variant, not the high-output DL-110.*

⚙️ Technical Specifications

• Cartridge Type: Low-Output Moving Coil (MC)
• Output Voltage: 0.3 mV (1 kHz, 50 mm/s)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 45,000 Hz
• Tracking Force: 2.5 g (±0.3 g) / 25 mN (±3 mN)
• Stylus Tip: 0.2 mm Square Solid Diamond (0.65 mil spherical)
• Electrical Impedance: 40 Ω ±20% (1 kHz)Recommended Load Impedance≥100 Ω (40 Ω with Step-Up Transformer)
• Total Weight: 18.5 g (Cartridge + Headshell)
• Interface Mount: Universal SME Bayonet Mount

Item will be packed with extreme care in a sturdy box with ample cushion materials to ensure safe transit.