Custom-Made Rosewood Headshell for Denon DL103 Series with SME Connector Type and Azimuth Adjustment

Custom-Made Rosewood Headshell for Denon DL103 Series with SME Connector Type and Azimuth Adjustment

🛠️ Technical Features

• Material: East Indian Rosewood

• Connector: SME-type bayonet mount, non-magnetic

• Weight: Approx. 22g — balances well with most high mass tonearms

• Finish: Hand-polished, oil-treated surface for optimal damping

• Hardware: Non-magnetic gold plated Ortofon finger-lift

• Optional: Azimuth adjustment, headshell screws (brass, non-magnetic), leads not included (available on request, please check my ebay shop)

A headshell for the Denon DL-103 made of East Indian Rosewood typically imparts a balanced, slightly warm and musically rich sound. 

🎵 Sound Characteristics of Rosewood Headshell for Denon DL-103:

• Midrange: Smooth and full-bodied. Vocals and acoustic instruments gain a natural warmth without sounding veiled.

• Bass: Controlled and tight, with a bit of extra body. Adds depth but avoids bloat.

• Treble: Slightly softened, removing harshness or glare. Maintains detail with a gentle roll-off.

• Overall Tone: Organic, warm-neutral, and forgiving. Great for long listening sessions.

• Resonance Damping: Rosewood’s medium density helps reduce unwanted resonances from the DL-103's energy without over-damping it, preserving liveliness and dynamics.

✅ Best Suited For:

• Jazz, vocal, classical, folk, vintage rock

• Systems that lean analytical or overly bright

• Listeners who prefer a musical, non-fatiguing presentation

Pairing the DL-103 with a rosewood headshell enhances its classic character — rich midrange and smooth tone.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY: 

1x headshell (without Denon DL103 cartridge)

2x fixing screws