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Shelter 5000/7000/9000?

Does anyone here own one of these newer Shelter cartridges? There doesn't seem to be much info/reviews available. I am in the market and am considering the Dyna XX-2 Mk. II and the Ortofon Jubilee, but the Shelter 7000 is in the same price range. Since the Shelter 501 and 901 seem well-liked, my interest is in the newly released Shelter models. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!
rockinrobin
ted
10 posts
 
There is a review of the new Shelter 5000/7000 in the current issue of The Absolute Sound with a comparison to the earlier models.
hamburg
69 posts
 
I have the 901 and the 9000. Both are great Cartrides. However, the higher the "food chain" the more dimensional, smoother and transparent the sound gets. The 9000 was nirvana until I just bought the Air tight. I do not feel that anything is lacking in either Shelter cartridge. If you did not compare them, then you would be very happy. The 9000 held its own extremely well as compared to the Air tight. The air tight was definitely better but more money. Richard
saika2
31 posts
 
This thread seems sorely underpopulated considering its 4 years old and that the topic still does not have clear answers on the web.
Is there's not much enthusiasm for the newer Shelters?
Except for the Absolute Sound review on issue 180 (which, BTW, cannot be accessed) there's not anything new!
Any A'goner's with view points on the Shelter 7000??? Is it as good as the 901 Mark II? Is it similar? Is it good value (used) at under a grand? or are there better cartridges at this price point in 2012?
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