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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => The Vinyl Circle => Topic started by: tomytoons on 5 Mar 2013, 04:52 pm
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FYI
Comet Supply has IN STOCK
the top 3 Denon Cartridges.
Can't beat those prices.
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http://www.cometsupply.com/?mn=DENON
Wow! That DLS1 price is at dealer cost!!! How do they do it?
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http://www.cometsupply.com/?mn=DENON
Wow! That DLS1 price is at dealer cost!!! How do they do it?
Tiny said it Fall off the back of the truck :icon_lol:
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http://www.cometsupply.com/?mn=DENON
Wow! That DLS1 price is at dealer cost!!! How do they do it?
They're grey market - not from the authorized US distributor.
That means you have no warranty, but I've read that Comet will replace a defective cart. It happens, and in one case somebody got a very old sample that looked like it was previously returned. If Comet stands behind the sale, you wouldn't have much to worry about. Usually a cart either works or not. If it's a model worth re-tipping or repairing, you don't need the mfg for that. Trade in might be a problem.
neo
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Well you are correct, but if it has an opened box that is the first indication it may be used.
I have never read of anything you state as complaints.
I have a Denon DL301 MKII on the way.
We'll see.
I have purchased a DL103R in the past and no problems all sealed new.
John Ellison on Audio Asylum has purchased 2 DLS1 with no problems.
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I think it was on Karma, someone got a defective cart with an old serial number.
Comet replaced it.
neo
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Take a look before you buy : http://www.resellerratings.com/store/CometSupply
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I bought my Denon there, it arrived in a few days, new in the box, and has worked great.
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In the past I had another cartridge on order waited 1 month, called and cancelled my order, refunded immediately via phone.
I'll post what happens on the order this time.
Update>
Shipped today, 3-8-13
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The Denon DL301 II came in today, absolutely fine.
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I bought a 103R from them a long time ago. Cart appeared new and was fine.
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Order placed on the 14th , we will see .....
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Ordered a Denon DL-S1 last week. I checked order status yesterday. I was happy to see a Fedex tracking #. Delivery will be this Friday! When I purchased the Denon, the Comet webpage did show the item in stock. I'll post my impressions of the DL-S1 once broken in. Currently using a Ortofon Jubilee.
Jeff
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Jeff V. willo you be using a SUT with the denon and if so which one a 1:40 (32 dB gain) Sut
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Jeff V. willo you be using a SUT with the denon and if so which one a 1:40 (32 dB gain) Sut
I have a Cinemag 1131 that should work good with the Denon. With my Ortofon the 1131 sounds great but has a bit too much gain. Should be a great match with the Denon.
Jeff
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Ordered a Denon DL-S1 last week. I checked order status yesterday. I was happy to see a Fedex tracking #. Delivery will be this Friday! When I purchased the Denon, the Comet webpage did show the item in stock. I'll post my impressions of the DL-S1 once broken in. Currently using a Ortofon Jubilee.
Jeff
Interesting , they are telling me after april 1st for the DL110 .......
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Any thoughts on a DL301mk2 , i will see if they have instock and upgrade if they do ....
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Interesting , they are telling me after april 1st for the DL110 .......
I waited to order the Denon DL-S1 until it showed in stock. I just checked the Comet site & the S1 & DL-304 are the only models in stock at this time. I can't comment on wait times for items not in stock. The DL-304 is a nice cartridge but a bit more expensive than the DL-110 & 301MK11. Good luck.
Jeff
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Is the 304 worth double the cost of the 301 ..?
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I have the 301 II did not use it yet. Is the 304 worth twice the price?
Don't know. Maybe check on comments on the "Asylum".
My question is it as good as my Dyna 10X5?
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Take a look before you buy : http://www.resellerratings.com/store/CometSupply
Wow. Reading the customer evaluations is stunningly bad. I don't thinks this is how I want to try to save fifty bucks on a cartridge.
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Read the reviews, scary ...!!!!
Analysis, if buying Denon cartridges, OK, err, well somewhat, anything else you are Phockerue ........... :)
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Wow. Reading the customer evaluations is stunningly bad. I don't thinks this is how I want to try to save fifty bucks on a cartridge.
I understand your point of view. In my case I'm saving over $350. Also, I have read many comments from happy customers on the Asylum. The cartridge will arrive tomorrow. I'll post a follow up once it gets here.
Jeff
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I understand your point of view. In my case I'm saving over $350. Also, I have read many comments from happy customers on the Asylum. The cartridge will arrive tomorrow. I'll post a follow up once it gets here.
Jeff
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$350 in savings.... I understand taking the risk. I was looking at a Denon 102 (mono) there. I can't retip mine for what a new one would cost at Comet. I'll look forward to your report.
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The cheapest I could find on the DL301 II was $279. Most everyone else was $329, even Juki was higher than $279.
I paid $215 shipped.
That's $114 savings on the higher price. I'll take it.
I ordered a DL103R from Comet a few years ago also had no problem.
Psssst,
LP Gear has the AT OC9 MK II for a very good price,$294.
I have one of those coming too.
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I've bought a 110 and a 102 there in the past and got quick service with no problems. Just bought a 103R there two weeks ago and it arrived within a week and a half - the longest I've waited with them - and it's great. If they list the cartridge as in stock, which is what I've always made sure of, I'd say go for it.
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The cheapest I could find on the DL301 II was $279. Most everyone else was $329, even Juki was higher than $279.
I paid $215 shipped.
That's $114 savings on the higher price. I'll take it.
I ordered a DL103R from Comet a few years ago also had no problem.
Psssst,
LP Gear has the AT OC9 MK II for a very good price,$294.
I have one of those coming too.
Hey ,
If you ever run out of room let me know , i could hold a few of them for you ... :)
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I've bought a 110 and a 102 there in the past and got quick service with no problems. Just bought a 103R there two weeks ago and it arrived within a week and a half - the longest I've waited with them - and it's great. If they list the cartridge as in stock, which is what I've always made sure of, I'd say go for it.
Well I'm on a 3-4 week wait with them and i had to call to find that out :nono: I may take the chance on a DL301 or pull the order and try the OC9 ...
Wait a min ...!!!
LP Gear has no contact number, another no , no ..
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Well I'm on a 3-4 week wait with them and i had to call to find that out :nono: I may take the chance on a DL301 or pull the order and try the OC9 ...
Wait a min ...!!!
LP Gear has no contact number, another no , no ..
You don't have to worry about LpGear. They may be bad with email response and don't want phone calls, but once an order is placed you'll get an immediate conformation and a tracking number within a day (usually - weekends excepted). I must have bought a dozen items from them and it's always arrived -no problem. My advise would be to focus on what you think you really want, instead of a great deal. BTW, they're an authorized AT dealer.
Comet might be problematic for regular stuff, but I think they found a nice flow with their grey Denons. Hundreds of posts on various forums seem to confirm, you'll either get your item or a refund if they're out of stock. For a long while they couldn't get stock and a lot of people were nervous, but it seems like everyone eventually got their item or refund. That said, anytime you order from an unauthorized dealer, you're at their mercy. It's not like they can lose their franchise if.....
neo
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From LP Gear, ordered the OC9 MKII on 3-20 confirmed shipped on 3-21.
I wouldn't worry about LP Gear, they have been around a while and is a reputable Audio Dealer.
Where Comet sells EVERYTHING, including the kitchen sink.
At Comet you have to keep looking at the inventory "in stock" then order.
The DLS1 and the DL304 is in stock now.
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The Denon arrived today. Took about a week to get it. I hope to install it tomorrow. To be continued....
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=77572)
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Sweeeeet and good luck .....!
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I purchased the OC9 MKII from LP Gear last month. Really nice price, fast hassle free transaction and delivery.
I would order from them again.
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Good cartridge at a good price ......
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I have to say my experience with Comet was very good. Great price, excellent product & fast shipping.
Woke up early this morning, had a cup of Joe, & got to work. Install went smooth & the DL-S1 was ready for some tunes. Sounds very good out of the box. With some fine tuning & burn in I'm sure I will be more than happy with it's sound.
Jeff
(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=77622)
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Jeff,
Its been hrs , Report .....:)
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The Denon 110 is usually out of stock so best to get your name on the list and order it. Mine took 5+ weeks but I knew before
ordering it could be up to 6 weeks. I called them a couple of times to check on the shipment and they seemed very forthright
on when the shipment would be in. Took an extra 5 days but I assume they had quite an accumulation of orders to ship. Most
of us have other cartridges to play so the time is not life or death except for the anticipation and excitement of a new unit...
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They're grey market - not from the authorized US distributor.
That means you have no warranty, but I've read that Comet will replace a defective cart. It happens, and in one case somebody got a very old sample that looked like it was previously returned. If Comet stands behind the sale, you wouldn't have much to worry about. Usually a cart either works or not. If it's a model worth re-tipping or repairing, you don't need the mfg for that. Trade in might be a problem.
neo
How do they get these carts from Denon to begin with if they're unauthorized? And if they're being sold at dealer cost they must be getting them even cheaper than distributors from Denon in order to make a profit. Are they B stock? Stolen? What gives?
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How do they get these carts from Denon to begin with if they're unauthorized? And if they're being sold at dealer cost they must be getting them even cheaper than distributors from Denon in order to make a profit. Are they B stock? Stolen? What gives?
Well, probably not much cheaper than distributors, but distributor have overhead/profit and their selling price to dealers is normally 50 to 60% of retail, so there's some room there. A company like Comet would usually get them from a dealer in Japan or wherever where dealer cost is lower. Comet probably pays cash and the Oriental dealer blows them out for a quick profit, then Comet does the same. I don't think they're B stock. All reports indicate they're the real deal. It's also unlikely they're stolen. They would have been tracked down. Too many carts for that.
For awhile there Comet couldn't get stock and people waited for months or got a refund. The supply is still somewhat erratic, but so far Comet is giving much better service on these items than would be indicated on those reviews posted above. I guess they found a nice line and want to keep it going.
neo
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Well, probably not much cheaper than distributors, but distributor have overhead/profit and their selling price to dealers is normally 50 to 60% of retail, so there's some room there. A company like Comet would usually get them from a dealer in Japan or wherever where dealer cost is lower. Comet probably pays cash and the Oriental dealer blows them out for a quick profit, then Comet does the same. I don't think they're B stock. All reports indicate they're the real deal. It's also unlikely they're stolen. They would have been tracked down. Too many carts for that.
For awhile there Comet couldn't get stock and people waited for months or got a refund. The supply is still somewhat erratic, but so far Comet is giving much better service on these items than would be indicated on those reviews posted above. I guess they found a nice line and want to keep it going.
neo
I ordered a Denon DL-301 MKII from Comet and it took 8 weeks to arrive, but in all fairness I was told it would take awhile.
That was about 2 years ago
P-man
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My first DL-110 from Comet took 42 days but it was in a sealed factory package and played fine after breaking in and loading it down. I ordered a second one last week just to have on hand. I expect this one to take just as long to arrive, but it doesn't matter. Moral is don't order Denon cartridges from Comet if you are in a hurry.
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Well I'm past 42 days and still waiting , supposedly this week ........... :scratch:
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Received today , suspect cantilever, dead on center, but a slight tilt on the diamond, not sure if this is how they are stock. :x
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Another site mentioned that Comet had DL110's for $70- Sure enough!
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Received today , suspect cantilever, dead on center, but a slight tilt on the diamond, not sure if this is how they are stock. :x
Tilted how? The 110 has an alum cantilever that's flattened on the diamond end and is roughly parallel to the record, just near the tip. Is this what you're talking about?
neo
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Most of the prices there have dropped.
If there is something wrong return it.
Keep us informed how you make out.
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Well it Took me 6 weeks to get my dl110, it arrived friday , you buys , you waits .. :duh:
When i had it first installed it was way too sweet , cd bad sweet , audio diabetes .....
Spent sometime with the setup yesterday and today , added mass, changed the alignment, azimuth and Lowered the VTA and it Knocked the CD sound right out , much better balance , but of course lost a little details in the mix, less air and space around instruments , the VTA looks good , so i will check more after running the test records, so far its much better to live with this way, it was diabetic sweet before...
A few more hrs run in time and more adjustment before full evaluation, very happy so far , table is an ES-1 , a few more upgrades and tweaks before comparing it to the VPI rig ....
Imo Its gonna be close .... :icon_lol:
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Most of the prices there have dropped.
If there is something wrong return it.
Keep us informed how you make out.
Cantiliver was straight , but diamond tip was a bit tilted, i was able to adjust the azimuth and it seems OK now, I have a new one from Needle doctor , i will compare, to see if it is the same way, I'm suspicious Comet maybe selling seconds, or i just got one a bit out of spec...
Anyway ...
The balance is very impressive now, highs are fully extended and not bright, bass, has slam, when playing Carmina Burana opening track , it was all wow, it does have it all and in another few hrs play time i will re check VTF and VTA.
So far I have no reason to return and may other another as a spare ...
regards ...
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Hi Guys,
I searched the comet supply website and couldn't find any denon cartridges at all. Does anyone have a direct link to their webpage?
Cheers Rod
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I have read elsewhere that they are no longer selling any Denon phono cartridges, and I don't see any other brands listed either.
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You have to log in to see them.
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You can view the list but no description if logged in. Not so sure you can order any of them?
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I spoke with Zu recently, who is also out of stock. They spoke with Denon, who apparently had a machine failure which is causing the delays on getting new carts. I called Comet a month ago or so and all they had in stock was a single 103, waiting for more.
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Folks, anybody ordered any Denon carts from Comet Supply lately?
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I ordered a DL-110 around the first of July. Was still at a decent price. Checked their website repeatedly, for order status. Finally, in October, they canceled my order and refunded my money. The invoice page said that they were not going to carry Denon anymore.
I found 1 at the old price on Amazon, the day after the cancellation. Needless to say, I bought it.
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The invoice page said that they were not going to carry Denon anymore.
Thank you! Bad news though...
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Don't know if I'd call it bad news. I have a mono Denon 102 that was from them with a twisted cantilever. I wrapped the cantilever in rubber and literally took a small pair of pliers and torqued it until the diamond was in line with the record. I'd not buy from them.