Help with cartridge selection

The Shelter 501 is a nice cartridge but not particularly well suited to unipivot tonearms and the JMW-9 is no exception. The Sumikos, Shures, Dynavectors, Benz Micros, and Cartridge Man Music Maker 3 are all better matches.

Depends on the unipivot in question as to whether the Shelter 501MkII is a good match, though I've never heard one on a 9. Lots of good audiofeil cartidges to choose from, Cobra. Maybe try the Shure and see what you like or don't regarding its performance and go from there in terms of seeking suggestions.

Dear 93 cobra: The Dlwask Dynavector 17D2 MK2 recomendation is a very good one ( better quality sound that your Shure ).
My advise is for the Dynavector or the Sumiko Blackbird.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

It is important to match the catridge to the phono preamp as well as the table. It may be worth while to call a reputable dealer and ask advice based on table, preamp, speaker, listening preference, astrological sign, etc. If you read the interview in the last issue of hi-fi+ with the owner of van den Hull you may get some food for esoteric thought.

Good luck!

93cobra - what sort of music do you listen to and what do you like when you know you're hearing really good sound?

The Dyanvector 17D2 is a fantastic cartridge although it leans towards detail and precision rather than impact and excitement. Some owners have commented on its lack of bass energy/impact.

The best cart recommendation for you depends on whether you want smooth, detailed or slam!