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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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geoch
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I definitely agree with Vinyladdict.

But do you ever wonder if this picking behaviour arise from your ECP1 phono and ECI3 integrated ?
Jmcgrogan2 has give you a good point of today's Hi-Fi logic.
The success for a system is to uplevel the average recordings to an acceptable average.
Some SS combinations they tend to prefer DD tables to reveal their nature & express their capabilities. (ie. Goldmund)

George
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