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Linn Ittok IV II - The Best Cartridge Match ?

I have an Ittok IV II on a Cirkus'd & Lingo'd LP12 an plan to replace my K18 with a good MC cartridge.

The following choices have been recommended:

-Audio Technica OC9 (newest model)
-Audio Technica AT33PTG (More detailed?)
-Denon DL-103R
-Denon DL 301 II

All of these cartridges seem to offer good value, but I'd like to know which might make the best match with my LP12 setup. I have heard less about the AT33PTG than the others, it may be less forgiving to certain recordings, but seems to offer the type of sound staging I like.

The Denon cartridges don't advertise frequence response below 20hz and also track heavier than the Audio Technicas'.
Are these specs really significant?

Any feedback on these cartridges, or other recommendations would be appreciated.
nsmith7

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boycephoto
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Hi NSmith7,
It's been a couple of years since this tread started. What cartridge did you end up with? Do you like it? I have a Denon 103D in my Ittock LV II into a Audio Research PH3SE. I am thinking of a new Christmas present for my wife (along with Much larger diamonds and rubys). Any suggestions?
Thanks
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