New Zu/DL-103R Cartidges are now Available

Zu has just completed it's first full production run of the Zu modified Denon DL-103R phono cartridge, the Zu/DL-103R. To celebrate this we are offering the Grade 1, 1.0% model $200 OFF the regular price, now for only $599. Act quick though when their gone their gone, no rain checks.

These new Zu/DL-103R cartridges include the latest process revisions from the Zu/DL-103 production line. As you may know the Zu/DL-103 has been getting rave reviews from the press and the blog community. We can barely keep them in stock and we continue to ramp up our production to meet orders.

The Zu/DL-103R is available in 4 grades of tolerance.
Standard ≤ 4.0% | Grade 1 ≤ 1.0% | Grade 2 ≤ 0.5% | Grade 2 Prime (2') ≤ 0.1

You can only get tolerance choices in these cartridges from Zu Audio. Normally you roll the dice on tolerance measurements which are at least ≤ 4% on the DL-103R and ≤ 3.0% for standard DL-103 from Denon.

Through the re-manufacturing process of 100's of these cartridges we able to identify and grade the best of the batch. Denon’s factory tolerance between channels for both output Voltage and internal coil impedance for the DL-103R cartridge is ≤ 4% as tested by us.

In re-manufacturing this great cartridge we measure it at several points in the production process. During the final QC testing we grade the tight tolerance units measuring 1.0% or better. Again, this tolerance is referenced between the two channels' internal resistance and output Voltage.

Our tolerance spec is not an average of measures, but accounts for the lowest of any measurement, thus giving a true tolerance perspective. All tolerance measures are referenced to the Zu serial numbers, graded and indicated on the label. As per inventory we are offering these very high tolerance pickups at a great price.

If you have a vinyl rig and need a new cart or great bang for you buck investment, then this is the time to act. Just remember the higher tolerance cartridges are in short supply. Each step up the ladder of tolerance grade will have fewer numbers than the grade below. Some production runs of the Zu/DL-103 have only produced a single Grade 2 Prime - 0.1 unit. This has proven to be the case for the Zu/DL-103R carts as well. In light of this you can have a truly rare and amazing Zu/DL-103R Grade 1 - 1.0% phono cartridge $200 off the regular price during this sale

Armature is made in Japan. Body and re-manufacture by Zu in Ogden, Utah, USA.