I can't find the answer, JMW 9 tone arm cartridge


I have the Scout with the std. JMW Tone Arm and I want to try a Denon 103R or the Shelter 501. Right now I have the Dynavector DV10X5. ( High out put and I want the Low out put MC.
How do I determine if I need a head shell weight and if so how much? I look at specs and do not understand all that I am reading. Are all Denon 103R shipped from Japan direct?
This is my first attempt in changing a cartridge so I have decided between these 2 and any input would be appreciated.
Also if a head shell weight is needed where do you buy them ?
Thanks,
Dave
valleyplastic
VPI sells a 3gm weight. All of their retailers (elusive, musicdirect, etc) probably have them too. They're $15. You probably want it for the Shelter. Not sure about the Denon
I think you'd want the weight with lower compliance cartridges. When I owned the Shelter and used it in the Wilson Benesch arm it worked well without the weight.

I'd go with a Benz-Micro Ace low output MC cartridge over either of your mentioned candidates. It's more musical than the Shelter, and more detailed than the Denon, in my experience.