Zu / DL-103R

Zu's having 100 Denon DL-103R phono pickup motors built so we can do to them what we have done to the standard 103. They will begin shipping mid to late June and the price is $599. The motor on the R is very different from the standard, in some playback rigs the 103R is going to be better, in others the standard. We have sent our Zu / DL-103 as well as a prototype Zu / DL-103R to Tone Audio (www.tonepublications.com) for review. Other reviews to follow.

Not trying to undercut Denon, but I did just notice the metal body Denon DL-103sa, which features the 103R motor, cantilever and stylus, but minus the potting of the motor and drilled and tapped mount like the Zu. It's also $799. Might have to raise the price to match, we don't want to piss Denon off....

A hard hitting comparison review would be sweet! A toe to toe to toe against all three in three wildly different rigs.