Headshell suggestion for my Pioneer PL600 (dir drive)?

@pindac Interesting. Looking forward to your findings. Stanley Engineering in Germany offer a Panzerholz headshell on Ebay which is tempting. I’ve heard that Panzerholz plinths can sound a little warm which is not my preference as I find that it can paint everything with the same color.

@lewm I regret sending my Yamamato carbon fiber one back. That way I could retest it and see how it rolled off my highs. It was great in the bass though.
I've always wanted to try this. Should have bought one when they were under $400 a few years ago.
Acoustical Systems Arche' Headshell – The Cable Company
11g - $1049!

Fortunately headshells are inexpensive, even good ones.

I found that carbon fiber and wood add colorations—you don’t need the added complexity especially when trying a new cartridge. 

Is that due to the sonics or cost (or some other reason)?

Magnesium alloy LP Gear Zupreme at around $90. Avoid cheaper steel ones. The AT suggested above looks to have a very short body and will be a drag to connect. I would avoid carbon fiber and wood at this point.