Phono Cartridges - Denon
Upgrading your phono cartridge is one of the most effective upgrades you can make for your turntable. The most popular type of phono cartridge is the "moving magnet" (MM) type which offers excellent all-round sound quality, is relatively inexpensive and offers the benefit that you can replace the stylus (end of the cartridge) without changing the whole cartridge. Consequently we also sell a range of replacement styli (plural for stylus) to fit these.
In contrast, "moving coil" (MC) cartridges are the alternative type which are generally more expensive than moving magnet cartridges, but offer the best possible sound quality (although you can not replace the stylus on the end, so once the needle wears out, you need to replace the whole cartridge). We also sell a few 78 cartridges, designed to play older 78 speed shellac records (which can not be played by a normal phono cartridge.
Denon is a leading audio brand founded over 110 years ago, focused on the design and manufacturer of high performance budget and high end models. Their current range includes hi-fi separates, home cinema amps, mini systems and headphones.
Denon is a Japanese electronics company, originally established as Nippon Chikuonki Shoukai in 1910 - and since then, Denon has potentially made more home audio related innovations than any other hi-fi brand.
Denon as its named now was established as a merger between Denki Onkyo (distinct from the other Onkyo brand) and others in 1939. In 2002 Denon merged with Marantz to form D&M Holdings, which was later acquired by Sound United, themselves now acquired Masimo.
Like Marantz, many of Denon's amplifiers - both budget and high end models, were released with a matching purist CD or SACD player. Many amplifier also include support for music streaming and vinyl with several models including good quality built in phono stages.
In 2014 Denon introduced the HEOS wireless speakers and sound systems. Many of Denon's home cinema receivers offer more channels of amplification than other options at a similar price point or below.
Their current range includes a wide range of hi-fi and home cinema products, and many of these have received awards and excellent reviews.
