Shelter 90x vs 7000
The 7000's output is 0.5 mV against the Shelter 90x's 0.6 mV and its tracking force 1.8 g against 1.7 g. Both share channel separation (25 dB) and stylus type (Elliptical).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$800
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About the Shelter 90x
The Shelter 90x moving coil cartridge offers a very neutral overall tonal balance similar to the Shelter 501, with great bass and excellent treble extension akin to the 901 model. It improves upon the 901 by providing a fully integrated midrange that connects seamlessly with the lower midrange and treble, enhancing the quality and detail of voices and instruments without any emphasis or coloration. The 90x is praised for its ability to reveal the sonic traits of phono preamplifiers clearly, making it a transparent and revealing cartridge that performs as well as the rest of a high-quality audio system. It weighs 9.7 grams and has an output voltage around 0.6 to 0.65 mV, with a tracking force range of 1.4 to 2.0 grams. The cartridge is recommended to be loaded with 47k ohms impedance. It is considered the best and most refined model in the Shelter lineup before being succeeded by the Shelter 9000.
Specifications
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- HOMC
- Output Voltage
- 0.6 mV
- Tracking Force
- 1.7 g
- Stylus Type
- elliptical
- Stylus Size
- 0.7 µm
- Channel Separation
- 25 dB
- Impedance
- 12Ω
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions