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DENON DL-A110 MC Tonabnehmer
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Jubiläumsausgabe des legendären DL-103 Tonabnehmer, inclusive extra angefertigter, genau passender Headshell. Nummerierte und limitierte Serie, seit längerem ausverkauft.
Es ist ein speziell in Japan selektiertes, bearbeitetes und fein abgestimmtes DL-103, klanglich absolut überzeugend.
In originaler Verpackung, komplett vom Werk.

Der Tonabnehmer ist neu, nie gespielt oder an einem Tonarm montiert.

Aufgrund des EU-Rechts gelten folgende Bedingungen:

Bei dieser Anzeige handelt es sich um einen Kaufvertrag von Privat an Privat (§ 13 BGB).
Der Verkauf erfolgt unter Ausschluss jeglicher Gewährleistung, Garantie und Rücknahme.
Gemäß § 447 BGB gilt, daß mit Übergabe an den Versand die Gefahr auf den Käufer übergeht.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

Are you looking for a bargain, or simply a well-kept example of a desirable cartridge? At €600, this is above the recent used-market median of €500 and also exceeds the €550 75th-percentile asking price, so it looks ambitious unless it is genuinely near-new and complete. For comparison, the listed new price is €600, leaving little reason to accept used-cartridge risk at this level.

The DL-A110 remains a compelling moving-coil choice: it delivers the classic DL-103 family’s rich tone, strong dynamics, convincing vocal presence, and excellent sense of musical flow, while the anniversary headshell adds real convenience and heritage appeal. The low output requires suitable MC phono gain and loading, and its low compliance favours a medium- to high-mass arm. At €600, verify stylus condition, channel balance, original headshell, and packaging; otherwise, negotiating closer to €500 would make this a much more attractive buy.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Denon

Denon traces its origins to 1910, when American entrepreneur Frederick Whitney Horn founded Japan's first audio equipment company, Nipponophone, initially focused on gramophones and records. The Denon brand emerged in 1939 from the merger of Japan Denki Onkyo—combining "den" for electricity and "on" for sound—with other entities, marking a shift toward professional audio development. This heritage includes pioneering Japan's first professional disc recorder in 1945, used to capture Emperor Hirohito's voice, and launching the nation's first long-playing records in 1951.

The brand excels across a broad spectrum of hi-fi categories, from amplifiers, turntables, and tuners to loudspeakers, cassette decks, and phono cartridges. Denon's innovations extend to digital frontiers, such as the world's first practical PCM recorder in the early 1970s, the inaugural CD player in 1981, and early home theater systems with Dolby Digital in 1995. Today, its lineup encompasses AV receivers, headphones, wireless streaming solutions like HEOS, and high-channel processors, blending professional-grade components with consumer accessibility.

Denon holds a commanding position as a mid-to-high-end mainstay in the hi-fi market, revered for its blend of technological firsts, robust build quality, and balanced sound signatures that appeal to discerning enthusiasts. No longer a vintage collector's niche, it competes confidently against premium rivals, backed by over a century of audio leadership and strategic partnerships like its merger with Marantz.

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