Shelter 901 MkII

Anyone w/ knowledge of the up comming Shelter 901 Mk II cartridge w/ its new pricing vs the original 901

mikie12-28-2009 11:55pm

davt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 500 posts 12-29-2009 at 02:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There is a review of it in one of the older Tonepublications on line mag. I'm not sure which issue. I haven't tried it.
bpwalsh Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,201 posts 12-29-2009 at 05:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Specifications: Output: 0.55 mV at 1kHz 5 cm/sec Magnet: Samarium Cobalt Coils: 6N OFC (copper) Cantilever: aluminum-coated boron System body: anodized aluminum Frequency Response: 20 - 30,000 Hz / DC Resistance: 9 Ohms Channel balance: <0.8 dB at 1 kHz Channel separation: 30 dB at 1 KHz Stylus: elliptical, 0.3 x 0.7 mil diamond naked Tracking force: 1.4 to 2.0 grams, depending on the cutting angle Termination: up to 20 Ohms with transformer, within 100 Ohms with phono amplifier Weight: 9.1 grams The motor design is different from the original 901, which has the same specs except output 0.5 mV, DC resistance 14 Ohms, and load impedance 20 Ohms with transformer. A review of the cartridge appears in Issue 24 of Tone Audio. $2300 Dealer disclaimer.
11flat6 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 55 posts 12-15-2010 at 02:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete has anyone managed to compare the orig. 901 against 901 mk.II? what are the key differences? do these cartridges generally sound better on "modern" (tight tolerance) or "vintage" arms?