Description
110th Anniversary: Denon Limited Edition MC Cartridge
The Denon DL-A110 is a celebratory edition MC (Moving Coil) cartridge, designed for those who want audiophile-grade analog listening with a classic and rigorous setting. The construction is oriented to maximize micro-detail , dynamics and groove tracking , maintaining a natural and coherent sonic character. It is an ideal solution for systems with quality MC phono preamps and for tonearms compatible with low-output cartridges.
Interface and performance: what you need to get the most out of it
The DL-A110 operates with the typical MC mV output , so it requires an MC phono input or a suitable step-up. The combination of output impedance and sensitivity parameters makes correct matching with the phono preamp (load, gain, and noise) important. When properly interfaced, it offers a solid, controlled, and information-rich sound, with excellent high-frequency stability and great precision on stage.
Arm installation and recommended settings
Installation requires attention to weight , VTA , tracking force , and alignment. The DL-A110 is also often used in headshell/adapter configurations (depending on the supply), so it's essential to check the tonearm's total mass and balance. Careful adjustment of tracking force and geometry reduces distortion and improves the readability of complex passages, especially on dynamic or highly modulated recordings.
| Typology | MC (Moving Coil) phono cartridge |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz – 45 kHz |
| Output voltage | 0.25 mV (specification reported on Denon product page) / 0.3 mV (specification reported on Denon info-sheet) |
| Output impedance | 14 Ω (Denon product page) / 40 Ω ±20% (Denon info-sheet) |
| Head weight | 8.5 g (Denon product page) |
| Weight with shell/adapter | < 18.5 g (Denon info-sheet, with overhang adjustment adapter) |
| Recommended support force | 2.5 g ±0.3 g (Denon info sheet) |
| Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) | 15° – 18° (Denon info-sheet) |
