Shelter 501 II owners: how long is the break-in?

100-150 hours. Cheers,
Spencer

So give us the blow by blow...please. :)

James, it was long ago.
My vague recollection is that the bass was a little muddy out of the chute, and highs were very extended. After break-in, I was very pleased with perforance, and amazed at relative to its price. It's a great value IMHO. Cheers,
Spencer

Spencer,

What did you upgrade from? I have the Denon DL-103 now, curious what can be had for more $$$ out there?

thanks,
James

I upgraded from a Denon DL-103R to the Shelter 501 and I must have about 75 hours on it now. I agree with what Spencer said about the bass and the highs at first. Now though, the bass is strong, extended and controlled, midrange is clear and precise and the highs are just as extended although the overall balance is much better than it was. Dare I say it's still getting better? Images are a lot more holographic now also, which is what I hoping I'd hear from this cartridge.