Baby Koetsus? ie, Poor Mans Koetsu


Does anyone have experience with any reasonably priced cartridges that have a Koetsu like sound? (typically 'Koetsu' midrange)? something that would be like a Koetsu Black on a budget. lets say for the sake of argument... 250 bucks and under?
tapashead

Showing 1 response by twl

Hi,
I think Viridian hit it right on the head.
Shelter 501, Denon DL103R, Denon DL103.

The Shelter 901 doesn't have it.
I know a number of folks who have moved from a Shelter 501 to a Shelter 901, and regretted the move.
The 901 is more detailed, and more "audiophile", but you lose the "magic" of the 501 in the bargain.
I suppose it depends on what you want.
For the money, the DL103R is the best bargain on the planet, IMHO.