shelter 501 mk2 with sme 309

i have a garrard 401 turntable, sme 309 tonearm what is the best cartridge under u$s1000, shelter 501 mk2 is a good option?

orionpcgames05-18-2010 4:39pm

elizabeth Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,726 posts 05-19-2010 at 03:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete a few great carts at $1000. Shelter 501mk2 Dynavector Karat 17D3 ultimate resolution (tiny stylus shank, hard to see to adjust) Benz Glider smooth (stylus sticks waaaaay out there, could snag) Lyra Dorian $1,100. a little over yoour price point I own a Glider and a 17D3... i would have a Shelter and a Lyra.. but right now I only need two carts.
davt Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 499 posts 05-19-2010 at 05:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would agree with what Elizabeth said. I have the shelter and love it. My dealer has had the Dynavector Karat 17D3 and if my phono stage could handle it's output I would love to give it a try, very detailed without being shrill at all. I have not heard the Glider much but do remember I liked it but cannot remember why, have not heard the Lyra.