Increase tonearm mass to match low compliance cart



I have a Rega RB250 which has an effective mass of 11 grams.
I want to try a Denon DL-103R cartridge but the 5cu compliance
of this cart doesn't match with the tonearm mass.

I heard I could use brass bolts to affix the cart to arm, the weight
of the brass increasing tonearm mass to nudge resonance into
acceptable frequency range.

Has anyone tried this? I hear Denon's compliance specs might be
lower than reality. I'm a newbie, can anyone recommend an effective
mass that will work well with the DL-103R?
binar

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I've learned a little more about this issue.
The RB250 has an effective mass of 11g, the
DL-103R weighs 8.5 and has a compliance of 5cu.

So, the resonant frequency of this combo according
to the formula I've found is 16.1 Hz, which is
out of the safe range of 9-14 Hz.

Wonder if that 2 Hz will make a audible difference,
even if subtle or indirect? I'd need to increase
tonearm mass by 7g to get into the window.

In deference to the assurance of Dan_ed, I wonder
what the best way to add a quarter ounce to my
cart/arm is? A metal shim? Brass bolts?