Shelter 501 mk2 v mk3

Shelter has a significant presence in Tokyo audio salons, FWIW. Maybe they lack an importer or the importer lacks enthusiasm.

@lewm @mulveling thanks for your answers. Appreciate it. I’ve since discovered it’s the 901 has the slightly higher output. Also the mk3 version has a micro line stylus according to vinyl engine specs

So I’m thinking of going for a 901 now instead but the different versions of stylus’ssss always has me confused. 

Beware of info on VE.  It's often based on hearsay.  In other words, the guys who put it there are about as informed as any of us is, in many cases.

@tennisdog200 

No the Shelters use elliptical and line contact styli.

901mk3 uses line contact

@dover yea, sorry, I meant line contact not micro line