2006 Catalog - Elusive Disc

Shelter 301 MC Cartridge: Combining relatively low output (0.3mV) withan old fashioned conical stylus, theleast expensive cartridge in Shelter’sline also offered the poorest value,according to MF. “ The 301 soundedtonally pleasing, harmonically on thewarm side, and reasonably dynamic,buy somewhat slow, soft, and round.”Though it lacked speed, detail, andexcitement, the 301 neverthelessproved a “worthy product for casualLP listeners still interested in gettingthe full measure of instrumentalharmonics.” (Vol. 28 No. 2) Price:$549.99Stereophile Class C Recommended Component!Shelter 501 MC Cartridge: One step up the Shelter line from the 301, the501 MK.II ups the 301’s output to 0.4mV and adds a 0.3 mil x 0.7 mil nudeelliptical diamond stylus. Nearlyidentical to the $2,650 Crown JewelSE, which Mikey once owned the501 MK.II exhibited all of theCJ’s sonic characteristics: a warmoverall tonal balance with smoothhigh-frequency extension andsolid, authoritative bass response,all completely free of grain andglare. “I recommend the Shelter 501MK.II without hesitation.” (Vol.28No. 2) Price: $799.99Stereophile Class B RecommendedComponent!Shelter 901 MC Cartridge: The Shelter 901 offers a wonderful set of attributes,and could be an excellentsource component to builda system around. The overallquality of its performancemakes the 901 suitable foruse in even the finest high-endsystem, although careful system-matchingis highly recommended.- Shelter 901 ReviewBy 10 Audio Price: $1499.99Stereophile Class A RecommendedComponent!Shelter 90X MC Cartridge: “Each of these Japanese manufacturer’s productsoffers superior sound at a reasonable price...What the 90x does better thanother high-end cartridges is combine transient speed with rich, fully articulatedtimbres, so, for example,on plucked violin and guitarstrings you don’t hear more ofthe starting transient than you doof the note’s steady-state tone anddecay. With the 90x you hear eachwith equal clarity and realism.”- Jonathan Valin, TAS February /March 2005 Price: $2699.99Stereophile Class A RecommendedComponent!Phonomena Phono Stage: At last! A truly affordable phonostage withhigh-end refinement. Musical Surroundingsintroduces: Phonomena. No op-amps in thissignal path! Compare the guts of Phonomenawith other budget phono stages. Value, quality,adjustability and, most of all, great sound,make this first offering under the Musical Surroundingsmarque something phonomenal!Features: American made, Discrete transistortopology, Class A operation, Dual monoaudio layout , Super matched pair of lownoise input transistors, Adjustable gain: 40- 60 dB in 16 steps, Adjustable loading: 30 ohms - 100 k-ohms in 128 steps,Adjustable capacitance , Remote AC Power Source, Constant ON feature forthermal stability. Available in Black or Silver. Price: $599.99Phonomena Phono Stage Battery Pack: The Battery Power Supply 120v,60hz(BPS) isolates your Phonomena phono preamp from the AC powersource during listening sessions, providingyour system improved performance in the areasof resolution, ease and dynamics.The BPS is finely tuned to the Phonomena;a star ground was designed in the Phonomenafor use with the BPS. The BPS contains two8-cell NiMH battery packs, each dedicated toa power supply rail. The batteries offer largeenergy storage and a low source impedance,as well as “no memory” operation, allowingcomplete recharging between listening sessions.Available in Black or Silver. Price: $599.99Benz-Lukaschek PP-1 T9 Phono Stage: The Lukaschek PP-1 Phono Stageis a high quality phono pre-amplifier, designed without compromise, for usewith Benz-Micro or other high quality moving coil cartridges. PP-1’s highgain/low noise circuitry and very accurate RIAA equalization allows it tobe connected directly into a line input ofa line stage pre-amplifier The power supplyof the PP-1 is based around a siliconbridge rectifier followed by 10 paralleledload capacitors. Full electronic stabilizationand regulation follows for each channeland each individual amplification stage.This completely eliminates any presenceof cross talk. The whole power supply isinboard the PP-1 chassis for instantaneousdemands of the audio circuitry. It is fed bya reliable, external 24V/9vA power transformer located inside the AC mainsplug. Price: $CALLLehmann Black Cube & Black Cube SE Phono Amp: Great sound andversatility at a very reasonable price. Two PCB mounted DIP switches offeradjustable gain and loading options for almost all cartridges. Three gainlevels, version 2 improves parts quality and adds chassis damping. The BlackCube is a phono stage developed for the analog music lover. The small boxcan be placed near by the turntable, and a wide variety of pickup cartridgescan be connected ranging from MCto high-output MM.Price: $CALLAll Lehmann Productsalso available.Call for Modelsand Prices!order toll free: 1-800-782-347273