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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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audiotomb
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Doug

Modern rock remasters can be a nightmare

I bought a more soulful Booker T rerelease on Sundaze the other day
Completely shrill

I listen to a lot more chamber, romantic and jazz music but I can't remember it because I am so inibriated and the strings cresendos are doing 150 db

I Follow you - set with your ears not your eyes

So are your ears a weatherman's barometer?
dave_72
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I agree with Bongofury. A-T and the Denon is tough to beat regarding playback of rock and pop.
billstevenson
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I agree with Bongofury too, and particularly like the Audio Technica line of MM cartridges for vintage rock. User replaceable styli trump the Denon 103 for me, but sound wise both are good.
dave_72
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Exactamundo.
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