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Extremely rare Denon DL-311LC low output Moving Coil (MC) phono cartridge originally released for the Japanese market in 1987.

Known for its dynamic, highly resolving sound, it features an LC-OFC (Linear Crystal Oxygen-Free Copper) coil and a special elliptical stylus

In very good condition, tested. The original cantilever was professionally repaired, suffering a partial fracture at around 1mm away from the needle tip - please see last photo (taken before repairing and cleaning the debris around), the precious original needle remained intact, cantilever glued in original position, playing absolutely beautiful

Optionally, it can be fitted on a headshell at your choice (Technics, Audiotechnica, Grace, etc)

It does also include the precious original transparent stylus cover but it does not include a headshell so prepare one for yourself!

Shipping from RO to all EU countries without the need to pay VAT/import taxes!


MC cartridge that adopts LC-OFC class1.

In addition to the traditional MC structure, newly developed linear crystals and oxygen-free copper wires conforming to class1 of the US material testing standard are used.

Model Rating
Type MC Type Cartridge
Output voltage 0.25mV
Playback frequency range 20 Hz to 60 kHz
Electrical impedance 16 Ω
Needle tip Special elliptical needle
Needle pressure 1.5 ± 0.3g
Compliance 12x10-6cm/dyne
Dead weight 6.0g
Needle exchange ¥ 16,000 (around 1987)