HOMC vs LOMC - same model

For the same model cartridge and using a phono stage that is only able to deal with higher outputs ... is it better to:

(a) get the HOMC and be happy
(b) get the LOMC + a step up device + an extra interconnect

LOMC's tend to have better resolving power by all reports due to less coil mass. But then there's the reports of extra noise and possibly hum from the step up and extra wire.

So I'm torn.

Bob