Headshell suggestion for my Pioneer PL600 (dir drive)?


I have (had) an Ortofon 2M Bronze whose needle has seen its last album. I was wanting to upgrade to a moving coil cartridge, Hana ML tops my list. My Ortofon is an all in 1 cartridge, so I am needing a headshell. Since this would be a cartridge upgrade for me, any suggestions for a headshell that would be a good match? Aluminum? Wood? Carbon fiber?

The turntable is plugged into my Gold Note PH10, so the low output cartridge wouldn't be an issue 

wvl

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.

If Magnesium is the material to be selected, and a little lighter weight is desirable the Audio Technica MS-9, MS-10 and MS-11 are able to be found for approx' 50-70% cheaper then the Zupreme.

All AT Models along with the Zupreme will offer Azimuth adjustment. 

I use TechniHard as a TT's Platter Mat and really like the sonic it produces.

It has creates the perception of a Tonal Richness, when compared to a Gum Metal Tenuto Mat.

"NOROMANCE: I would avoid carbon fiber and wood at this point."

 

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

Again for Magnesium.

The AT MS-6 (6gr - No Azimuth Adj' ) AT MS-8 (8gr - Azimuth Adjustment )