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"HELP" tired Koetsu

Great Forum Gang! MY DILEMA: I have used a Koetsu Rosewood for over 20 years. I have had it retipped once[about 5 years ago and it is tired again. Should I retip it again? or invest in the Shelter 501? I have "never" heard the shelter however; by reading "between the lines" here and elswhere it sounds like it has a similar voicing [tonally] to my beloved Koetsu[lush].I use the Melco table and 2 tone arms 1) sumiko -The ARM and 2)the ET-2[heavily tweaked].The koetsu performs well in both arms. I also have a Stax [12inch model]in the closet somewhere.As I am sure most of us vinyl "dinasaurs" realize arm/cartridge synergy is of paramount importance.Do you think the shelter will work as well as the Koetsu with any or all of these tonearms? The koetsu was magnificent in the ET-2 and was hoping the shelter would be as well.Of course- I am open to other suggestions and recommendations. Cheers David.
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rockinroni
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Twl do you use a shelter? Maxgain you need to dump that shure thing and get a OC9 brand new only $299. I know you will love it, Always quite. better Musically than any CD. Twl what do you think about the OC9? ever tried one? I remember reading a old review about the OC9 15 years ago, the guy said don't let the low price scare you off. Meaning just because it was only $400 at that time, it was a giant killer. also I recently read a review of that final tool table, and the guy says at the end, "on this table he heard a OC9 mimic a new Lyra Helikon. I think there is some sort of a conspiracy to hide the fact of how good this MC is.
Fermer said 6 months ago he had a review of the new OC9 for us next month. The review never went to print, well not yet anyway.
About lp's I also buy and sell allot on eBay just check the guys feedback first, and if the guy or sometimes girl (ya like they know anything about vinyl) sounds like they don't know how to grade, THEY DON'T.
I am getting into a lot of new music like someone else said, new to me. This stuff is 30 years old and most of the progressive rock that I Love, some on the, old Virtigo swirl label, is GREAT!!! and you can always find Jazz or Classical.
I also have a old vanderstein OL-1 mc step up device, class A operation, I don't need any more.
Bye for now guys,
Roni
twl
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Hi Rockinroni.

Yes, I use a Shelter 501 right now, and it's very nice.

I have not owned an AT OC-9 personally, but have heard them many times. They are quite a nice cartridge, and have been sort of a cult item for years. Not in the league of the Shelter, but better than alot of cartridges in its price range. I'd have to say that on my arm, I prefer a Denon DL103R in the lower price ranges, but that's a personal preference, and some may like the OC-9 better.
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rockinroni
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Twl, I have not heard the Dennon, so I will take your learned opinion as the reference on this subject.
I have been corresponding with Lak on e-mail, and have been preaching the virtues of analogue to him. He used to use a dual 1228 and still has it. No wonder he is cd only.

Twl you are the man! just read about the HOLEY GRAIL WOW!!!!!
My jaw is on the floor.

Roni
twl
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Roni, thanks. My jaw is also on the floor, every time I turn that amp on and listen to it. Lak will be on the vinyl boat soon.
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