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Recommend an MC Cartridge for my TT15S1 and...

I recently acquired a wonderful Burmester 897 Preamp to join my Marantz/ Clearaudio TT15S1 turntable with the carbon Satisfy arm. The Burmester has an adjustable MC phonostage installed.
So I am looking for suggestions for a suitable MC cartridge. Two options are possible contenders: the Clearaudio Concept MC cartridge and the Denon 103R. Costs USD$1k vs $290...big difference.
I read one Audiogoner story here where the Denon didn’t work with the Satisfy arm. I’ve tried finding that post again but can’t. If that was an exception then I next need to adjust the Burmester to fit the Denon.
I welcome your guidance.
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johnread57 OP
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I received this advice on another forum...

“I got all the various weights necessary to calculate the compatibility of the arm and 103R. The result was the resonance was right in the middle of the ideal range. Using the Shure test record, tracking was well above average as was the ability to negotiate warped records. In addition, I think it sounds great. YMMV.”
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Wow
That was like an episode of Mythbusters!
Ignoring the obvious fallacies of argument it certainly reframes consideration of the Denon 103/103R.
The Benz and AT will be considered noromance.as will the Concept MC by boxer.
 Thanks guys.
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