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Shelter 201
The Shelter 201 opens the Japanese workshop's range at the entry level. This MM cartridge pairs an elliptical stylus with a 4 mV output for any standard MM phono input. Rated tracking force runs from 1.5 to 2.0 g. The replaceable stylus is the RS201, and Phono Culture lists 2 compatible replacement styli.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 6.2 g
- Output Voltage
- 4 mV
- Recommended Load
- < 50 kΩ
- Tracking Force
- 1.5–2.0 g
Additional Info
The Shelter 201 leans toward smooth, easygoing vocals rather than clinical precision, staying kind to older or brighter-sounding pressings. Bass carries decent body without turning heavy, and dynamics keep lively enough for rock and jazz without aggression. Long, fatigue-free sessions are exactly what this relaxed MM was made for. The elliptical stylus is replaceable when worn.
Replacement styluses for Shelter 201
| LP Gear | ND201 | Elliptical |
| LP Tunes | ND201 | Elliptical |
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add 02/03/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026