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Shelter 501 MkII Mono Moving Coil Cartridge

by Shelter
₹ 147,900 - ₹ 147,900
₹ 147,900
₹ 147,900
₹ 147,900 - ₹ 147,900
₹ 147,900

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Crafted for the discerning audiophile who demands absolute fidelity from monaural vinyl, the Shelter 501 II Mono stands as a masterclass in analog engineering. Handcrafted in Japan by legendary artisan Yasuo Ozawa, this low-output moving coil cartridge yields a commanding 0.5 mV output that breathes visceral life, warmth, and holographic depth into vintage and modern pressings alike. By ignoring vertical modulation and focusing entirely on lateral groove tracing, it strips away surface noise to reveal a majestic, velvety midrange and a strikingly organic presence that mass-produced cartridges simply cannot replicate.

The 501 II is a comprehensive model of 5 series. The first 5 series model 501 was launched more than 10 years ago with its design goal of well-balance, easy to use and comfort, and that philosophy is inherited to the latest model of 501 III. 5 series do not u se new material nor have novel technology so in true meaning it is an orthodox MC cartridge.

Shelter believes that as a manufacture it is essential to carry same model with modifying the product for a long time. 501 is also designed with materials that are always available and used. The motor assembly is simple structure combining the double layers of OFC wires wound into the iron core in normal way and aluminum clad boron cantilever. As the result it is simple yet very stable in every aspect. The output voltage is adequate 0.5mV also it accords with most tone-arms. 501 III reproduces the music straightly without asking the recorded year or music genre. The balance of expressiveness, resolving power and energy feel achieved at highest level.

The 501 will adapt to your audio system naturally and creates new standard of the analog playback

Features
  • Artisanal Japanese Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by renowned designer Yasuo Ozawa at Shelter Audio to ensure meticulous build quality and precise channel-balancing.
  • True Monaural Architecture: Engineered strictly for lateral groove tracking, suppressing vertical playback artifacts to dramatically reduce background surface noise on mono pressings.
  • Refined 0.5 mV Low-Output Engine: Generates an optimal 0.5 mV output voltage, delivering a highly dynamic, pure signal that thrives with quality amplification.
  • Premium Boron Cantilever: Features a rigid aluminum-clad boron cantilever that provides exceptional stiffness and low mass for highly accurate groove tracing.
  • Precision-Cut Conical Stylus: Utilizes a specialized profile designed to seat flawlessly into vintage and modern mono grooves, maximizing contact area and richness.
  • Acoustically Inert Aluminum Body: Housed in a rigid, block-style anodized aluminum chassis to dampen unwanted resonances and preserve acoustic purity.
  • Versatile Medium-Mass Chassis: Weighs 8.1 grams, offering excellent compatibility with a wide range of medium to high-mass tonearms.
  • Made in Japan 

 

    Specifications
    • Cartridge Type: Low-output moving coil (MC) designed exclusively for monaural playback.
    • Output Voltage: 0.5 mV (measured at 5cm/sec, 1kHz).
    • Stylus Profile: Nude conical diamond tracking tip.
    • Cantilever Material: Lightweight aluminum-clad boron.
    • DC Resistance: 12 ohms.
    • Tracking Force Range: 1.4 grams to 2.0 grams (1.6g to 1.8g recommended).
    • Cartridge Weight: 8.1 grams.
    • Body Material: Machined anodized aluminum housing.
    • Recommended SUT Impedance: Within 20 ohms.
    • Recommended Active Loading: Within 100 ohms to 47k ohms depending on phono stage architecture.

    About

    Shelter has been manufacturing high-end phono cartridges as a specialized analog audio manufacture by traditional manufacturing technique since the company was established in 1986. All Shelter MC phono cartridges are hand-made at a workshop in Japan by adept craftsmanship, then they are all inspected and quality assured by Yasuo Ozawa himself, the designer and founder of Shelter. The brand name of Shelter is designated with hoping that the world analog record lover who aims the summit of music playback can trust the brand and becomes a dependent on a place (shelter) of analog audio occasionally.

    Description

    Crafted for the discerning audiophile who demands absolute fidelity from monaural vinyl, the Shelter 501 II Mono stands as a masterclass in analog engineering. Handcrafted in Japan by legendary artisan Yasuo Ozawa, this low-output moving coil cartridge yields a commanding 0.5 mV output that breathes visceral life, warmth, and holographic depth into vintage and modern pressings alike. By ignoring vertical modulation and focusing entirely on lateral groove tracing, it strips away surface noise to reveal a majestic, velvety midrange and a strikingly organic presence that mass-produced cartridges simply cannot replicate.

    The 501 II is a comprehensive model of 5 series. The first 5 series model 501 was launched more than 10 years ago with its design goal of well-balance, easy to use and comfort, and that philosophy is inherited to the latest model of 501 III. 5 series do not u se new material nor have novel technology so in true meaning it is an orthodox MC cartridge.

    Shelter believes that as a manufacture it is essential to carry same model with modifying the product for a long time. 501 is also designed with materials that are always available and used. The motor assembly is simple structure combining the double layers of OFC wires wound into the iron core in normal way and aluminum clad boron cantilever. As the result it is simple yet very stable in every aspect. The output voltage is adequate 0.5mV also it accords with most tone-arms. 501 III reproduces the music straightly without asking the recorded year or music genre. The balance of expressiveness, resolving power and energy feel achieved at highest level.

    The 501 will adapt to your audio system naturally and creates new standard of the analog playback

    Features
    • Artisanal Japanese Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by renowned designer Yasuo Ozawa at Shelter Audio to ensure meticulous build quality and precise channel-balancing.
    • True Monaural Architecture: Engineered strictly for lateral groove tracking, suppressing vertical playback artifacts to dramatically reduce background surface noise on mono pressings.
    • Refined 0.5 mV Low-Output Engine: Generates an optimal 0.5 mV output voltage, delivering a highly dynamic, pure signal that thrives with quality amplification.
    • Premium Boron Cantilever: Features a rigid aluminum-clad boron cantilever that provides exceptional stiffness and low mass for highly accurate groove tracing.
    • Precision-Cut Conical Stylus: Utilizes a specialized profile designed to seat flawlessly into vintage and modern mono grooves, maximizing contact area and richness.
    • Acoustically Inert Aluminum Body: Housed in a rigid, block-style anodized aluminum chassis to dampen unwanted resonances and preserve acoustic purity.
    • Versatile Medium-Mass Chassis: Weighs 8.1 grams, offering excellent compatibility with a wide range of medium to high-mass tonearms.
    • Made in Japan 

     

      Specifications
      • Cartridge Type: Low-output moving coil (MC) designed exclusively for monaural playback.
      • Output Voltage: 0.5 mV (measured at 5cm/sec, 1kHz).
      • Stylus Profile: Nude conical diamond tracking tip.
      • Cantilever Material: Lightweight aluminum-clad boron.
      • DC Resistance: 12 ohms.
      • Tracking Force Range: 1.4 grams to 2.0 grams (1.6g to 1.8g recommended).
      • Cartridge Weight: 8.1 grams.
      • Body Material: Machined anodized aluminum housing.
      • Recommended SUT Impedance: Within 20 ohms.
      • Recommended Active Loading: Within 100 ohms to 47k ohms depending on phono stage architecture.

      About

      Shelter has been manufacturing high-end phono cartridges as a specialized analog audio manufacture by traditional manufacturing technique since the company was established in 1986. All Shelter MC phono cartridges are hand-made at a workshop in Japan by adept craftsmanship, then they are all inspected and quality assured by Yasuo Ozawa himself, the designer and founder of Shelter. The brand name of Shelter is designated with hoping that the world analog record lover who aims the summit of music playback can trust the brand and becomes a dependent on a place (shelter) of analog audio occasionally.