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Shelter's 501 II MC Cartridge
Cartridges by Shelter
Manufacturer's Description:
SHELTER/501II MC CARTRIDGE .4MV OUTPUT
Owners of this wonderful cartridge have said the Shelter 501 II easily fills the sonic shoes of cartridges costing two or three times as much. Rumor has it that this is exact same cartridge was available in the US under the name Crown Jewel, but sold for over $2600! The 501 II blends its musical presentation with a warm, extremely musical mid-range, deep, authoritative bass and a smooth as silk top end. Instruments shine and are easily placed, showing plenty of soul. Voices are heard with a wonderful 'you are there' feeling. With a .4mV output and great trackability, the 501 II will absolutely knock your socks off! All Shelter cartridges are hand-made in Japan.
Specifications:
Frequence Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/-2dB
Cartridge Type: MC (Moving Coil)
Output: .4mV
Stylus profile: Elliptical (0.3 x 0.7)
Recommended Tracking: 1.4-1.8 Gms
Recommended Loading: 100 Ohms
Separation: 25dB at 1kHz
Weight: 8.1 grams