Help ! Best MC cartridge for Linn LP12?

Thanks Davey. I felt like mating to the arm was my first step- weight etc. I know dynavector XV 1-T/S supposely work well, as do The Delos, Skala,Etna etc. I was hoping someone could expand that list a little. Koetsu ? AirTight? Clear audio? As I said in OP, if I have the best pairing with the arm, then I can use that list as a good starting for compatibility w/ my phono stage. Then from those, I can listen to them individually (hopefully).   If the Better answer is upgrading my phono pre section, & sticking with my existing cartridge, I'd consider it. I'm trying to get the best source component and then  work outward. 

Linn LP12 / ITTOK LVII combo.

I went from an AT33/ML OCC, which was a great cartridge, to a SS rebuilt Denon 103D, which is a superb cartrdige !  I use a Cinemag 3440 SUT.

Yes you can spend a lot more, but with something like the Denon, you would be at the point of diminishing returns.

Dynavector, Lyra, Transfig all work well on the Ekos ...It's a matter of what signature sound you are looking for. I am a firm believer in spending the $$ on a great phono stage and a great interconnect rather than on a cartridge which wears out. 
As you are a Skale user, I recommend you look into Tiger Paw's Tranquility- very significant upgrade for relatively small investment. As with all things LP12, a good technician is paramount to set up the deck properly. Seek one out if you are not very familiar with how the LP12 is assembled- this will make the biggest difference,imo.
The Tranquility is not a subtle change....
A really good interconnect from your phono pre to your preamp will also make a huge difference at the level of your deck- I use Chord Music and have been very happy with how little they do :)
ATB,
Mark

@papafrgog
I have set up many Linns with the Ekos tonearm - here are my suggestions

1. Invest in a wall shelf - this will lower the noise floor of your Linn over any floor mounted rack.
   
2. I would question your use of the Audioquest Leopard tonearm cable. To me it looks too stiff for the Linn suspension to operate optimally.
   
3. As far as cartridges go, the Ekos is quite versatile - I have set up many Koetsus ( including the stone bodied ), Decca, Van den Hul, Dynavector and Linn successfully to name a few. The only range I would avoid would be the Clearaudio’s. Given that you like rock the Koetsu’s may be a bit loose in the bottom end. Look at the reviews, your phono gain and system characteristics to find optimal match. If you don’t have enough gain you can easily loose dynamics.
   

I have to agree with the first poster veeyat. I’ve heard a fully decked out lp12, garrard 301, thorns All in custom plinths side by side in a friends system. All with very good arms and carts. All playing through a nagra pre driving 6 quad mono amps driving 6 quad (3 stack) else 57s. And to be frank the Lin just can’t compete with the garrard and thorns. Also on hand was a tricked out VIP with an air bearing arm that’s was lovely as well. I think your best bet is to sell the linn and move on. Hate to stir the pot here but. There is much Better out there for your money specially used. I build a garrard 301 as well after hearing his set up ditching a tricked out oracle Delphi mk 4 and couldn’t be happier