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Phono cartridge for classic rock

Any suggestions for a phono cartridge that plays "classic rock" well? It seems that the MCs I've used over the past few years (Lyra Dorian, Ortofon Kontrapunkt A) aren't the best choice. They play some of my old records superb and then some with cold sounding midrange and highs.

If Stanton still made the 881 with the shibata stylus tip they offered I'd be in heaven, but that's not an option. I do have a Dennon DL103 in the closet but haven't tried it with my current gear. I'm using a VPI Scout (just got it and love it), Electrocompaniet ECP1 phono and ECI3 integrated, Linn Ninka loudspeakers. Thanks for any advice.
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I have heard the EMT cartridges on a few occasions. I thought they were great on rock. I heard the Denon 103R for the
first time a few days ago. Again, I liked it on rock too.
EMT makes a cartridge called the tsd-15 for just south of 2K.
Your price range may help narrow the choices.
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