2. analog
  3. 1094849654

Has anybody tried a Shelter 501/Linn Ekos comb.

Hi, I am having problems finding a decent MC for my Linn Ekos. I bought a Denon 103R but the local Linn dealer told me that it doesn't fit the Ekos headshell. I don't want to buy another cartridge to have the same problem. The second cartdrige in my list was the Shelter 501. Does anybody have tried mounting a Shelter 501 in a Linn Ekos? Thank you very much for your help, Pablo.
Ag insider logo xs@2xpablovila
sktn77a
41 posts
 
The Ittok headshell is a little longer than the Ekos so there's more room for the cartridge pins/wires. My Lyra Argo is a real tight fit in the Ekos so I imagine the Denon may be also.

I loved the Denon 103D cartridge I owned 20 years ago but I'm not sure the 103R is in the same class (spherical stylus). In an Ekos and comparable quality associated equipment, I suspect you could (should?) do better.

Keith
Ag insider logo xs@2x
pablovila OP
46 posts
 
Keith, thank you for the info about the Ittok. I didn't know that.
I will try the Shelter 501 in the Ekos. I hope I don't have the same problem! Pablo.
Ag insider logo xs@2x
pablovila OP
46 posts
 
Well, bad news for those who were following the thread: the Shelter 501 doesn't work with the Ekos either! It seems that the geometry of the cantilever doesn't allow a correct ajustment of the VTA (or something like that ... beyond my technical expertise). Thank you very much for all your help. Pablo.

P.S.: does anybody want a Shelter 501 almost new? :):):)
More to discover