Shelter 201 MM Cartridge
Printed From: Graham Slee Hifi System Components
Category: Turntable Audio
Forum Name: MM: Moving Magnet | MC: Moving Coil
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Topic: Shelter 201 MM Cartridge
Posted By: Rushboy
Subject: Shelter 201 MM Cartridge
Date Posted: 16 Jul 2023 at 9:04am
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Hello, is there any experience with the Shelter 201 Cartridge and the fantastic Graham Slee Reflex M?
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Posted By: patientot
Date Posted: 17 Jul 2023 at 10:18pm
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That cart is just another variant of the old Excel ES-70 that's been around for decades now. It'll work fine with a Reflex M if that's what you want to know. ------------- SL-1200 MK7 (modified) + Reflex M + PSU-1 used with AT150-40ML, AT VM610 MONO, AT VM95ML, Stanton 680mkII + Ogura, and Shure M35X cartridges. |
Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 12:04am
I think it's called added value marketing. Rebadging can command a higher price. ------------- That none should be able to park up and enjoy the view without a smartphone and the knowledge in how to use apps |
Posted By: patientot
Date Posted: 18 Jul 2023 at 12:16am
Indeed that's what it is. There are several variants of the basic design. The basic model has around ~500mH (maybe a little less) and uses a basic aluminum cantilever and a bonded elliptical stylus. That's what the Shelter is, IIRC. If you think their pricing is bad a company has taken the generator and basic stylus and put it in a metal outer shell and now charges over $1K for their version. To be blunt the basic model is not worth more than $100 or so no matter what kind of marketing or outer shell comes with it. If I'm being honest I would rather have an AT95 or AT VM95 if we are talking similar cartridges. The more advanced versions of the ES-70 came with a lower inductance body and a more advanced (e.g. line contact or Shibata) nude stylus. Some variations had gemstone cantilevers and lighter magnets at the end of the stylus assembly. Brand name could be anything.
------------- SL-1200 MK7 (modified) + Reflex M + PSU-1 used with AT150-40ML, AT VM610 MONO, AT VM95ML, Stanton 680mkII + Ogura, and Shure M35X cartridges. |
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