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Shelter 201 MM Cartridge
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    Posted: 16 Jul 2023 at 9:04am
Hello,
is there any experience with the Shelter 201 Cartridge and the fantastic Graham Slee Reflex M?
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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.
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I think it's called added value marketing. Rebadging can command a higher price.

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Originally posted by Graham Slee Graham Slee wrote:

I think it's called added value marketing. Rebadging can command a higher price.



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.


Edited by patientot - 18 Jul 2023 at 12:18am
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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