{"product_id":"denon-dl-304-moving-coil-cartridge-good-stylus-tested-good","title":"Denon DL-304 Moving Coil Cartridge * Good Stylus * Tested Good","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eDenon DL-304\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is a high-end,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e low-output moving coil (LOMC) phono cartridge celebrated by audiophiles for its exceptionally wide frequency response,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fast transient speed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and detailed,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e airy presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Design Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIntroduction \u0026amp; Lineage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Denon introduced the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/search?q=Denon+DL-304+-+Phono+Cartridge\u0026amp;prds=catalogid%3A3002605320001682228%2Cgpcid%3A8038879247986482688%2CheadlineOfferDocid%3A10916192884730719339%2Cmid%3A576462898596366859%2Cproductid%3A16772925278313596108%2Cpvo%3A38%2Cpvt%3Ahg\u0026amp;ibp=oshop\u0026amp;gemcid=c_db3ad6ea64313b79\u0026amp;gemrid=r_15d292b973bb4b4e\u0026amp;pvo=38\u0026amp;opi=103135050\u0026amp;gl=US\u0026amp;hl=en\u0026amp;noiga=1\u0026amp;gemsp=AVZ_HgyRMIiKfxx76MpaFudy-5S_CnRsbUzRlHnEqXUXRCNs-sEQFjiHPQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDenon DL-304\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e in the late 1980s as part of their high-performance DL series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It was designed to bridge the gap between their standard broadcast cartridges (like the DL-103) and flagship reference models.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLow-Mass Construction:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The body uses a gold-finished rigid aluminum structure designed to minimize resonance while keeping overall cartridge mass low at just \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"6.0\\text{ grams}\" data-index-in-node=\"158\"\u003e$6.0\\text{ grams}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpecial Elliptical Diamond:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It features a very fine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"0.07 \\times 0.14\\text{ mm}\" data-index-in-node=\"52\"\u003e$0.07 \\times 0.14\\text{ mm}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rectangular nude diamond mounted on a dual-structure aluminum cantilever,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e which allows it to track high frequencies up to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"75\\text{ kHz}\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003e$75\\text{ kHz}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUltra-Low Output:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e To achieve extreme tracking delicacy,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Denon used fine coil windings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e resulting in a low output voltage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"0.18\\text{ mV}\" data-index-in-node=\"124\"\u003e$0.18\\text{ mV}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This requires a clean step-up transformer (SUT) or a high-gain phono preamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiscontinuation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Production ceased in the early 2010s as manufacturing costs for its fine internal components rose,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e making NOS (New Old Stock) and clean pre-owned units highly sought after today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCartridge Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1,1,0\"\u003eLow-Output Moving Coil (LOMC)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStylus Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,2,1,0\"\u003eNude Special Elliptical (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"0.07 \\times 0.14\\text{ mm}\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003e$0.07 \\times 0.14\\text{ mm}$\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCantilever\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,3,1,0\"\u003eDual-structure light alloy \/ aluminum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"20\\text{ Hz}\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e$20\\text{ Hz}$\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"75,000\\text{ Hz}\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e$75,000\\text{ Hz}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"0.18\\text{ mV}\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e$0.18\\text{ mV}$\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1\\text{ kHz}\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003e$1\\text{ kHz}$\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"5\\text{ cm\/sec}\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003e$5\\text{ cm\/sec}$\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChannel Balance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,6,1,0\"\u003eWithin \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1.0\\text{ dB}\" data-index-in-node=\"7\"\u003e$1.0\\text{ dB}$\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1\\text{ kHz}\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e$1\\text{ kHz}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eChannel Separation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\ge 28\\text{ dB}\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e$\\ge 28\\text{ dB}$\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1\\text{ kHz}\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003e$1\\text{ kHz}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTracking Force Range\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1.0\\text{ g}\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e$1.0\\text{ g}$\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1.4\\text{ g}\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003e$1.4\\text{ g}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"1.2\\text{ g}\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003e$1.2\\text{ g}$\u003c\/span\u003e recommended)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCompliance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"14 \\times 10^{-6}\\text{ cm\/dyne}\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e$14 \\times 10^{-6}\\text{ cm\/dyne}$\u003c\/span\u003e at \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"100\\text{ Hz}\" data-index-in-node=\"36\"\u003e$100\\text{ Hz}$\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\sim 24 \\times 10^{-6}\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003e$\\sim 24 \\times 10^{-6}$\u003c\/span\u003e dynamic compliance at \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"10\\text{ Hz}\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003e$10\\text{ Hz}$\u003c\/span\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInternal DC Resistance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"40\\text{ }\\Omega\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e$40\\text{ }\\Omega$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecommended Load Impedance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\u0026gt; 100\\text{ }\\Omega\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e$\u0026gt; 100\\text{ }\\Omega$\u003c\/span\u003e (or step-up transformer matching)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCartridge Weight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"6.0\\text{ grams}\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e$6.0\\text{ grams}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Denon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68054893887733,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/9204\/5301\/files\/IMG_8577_1191828a-84c2-4fb9-875c-4bb4278f9738.jpg?v=1794528390","url":"https:\/\/www.theturntablestore.com\/products\/denon-dl-304-moving-coil-cartridge-good-stylus-tested-good","provider":"The Turntable Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}