Years ago I tried the Shelter 501 mk ii based on reviews and comments in Audio forums. At the time the cost was a real leap. I felt it was a big waste of money and sold it after a few months. Looking back I felt it had cost vs performance issues. It was not worth the cost for what I got. Since then, I don't spend more than $500.00 +/- on cartridges and stick with AT, Denon or Ortofon.
Shelter 501 mkii then what now
I bought a Shelter 501 mk ii around 10 years ago and most folks on Agon then thought it was the best value cartridge of its time. what is the current around thousand dollar cartridge champion