Before covid, it was and is nearly impossible to directly compare alternates to: this TT with that arm with which cartridge.
OEM TT with OEM arm, then comparing different cartridges is far easier.
Break the rules, alternate arm, opens pandora’s box.
I say Hello Pandora. Find 3 physically compatible choices TT/ARM/CART you really want, and expect them to play very nicely. Then off to alternate cartridges in the future.
Always 'think long' if you remember to. I got lucky, bit by bit fell into place.