Hi Brian,
I've had success with a few different models. Very much dependant on the cartridge you're running of course in order to maintain the best compliance (combined total weight of headshell/cartridge/tonearm).
If you're sticking with the same Audio Technica carts I believe the standard headshell is pretty much the best match. I've tried a few but anything between 7-9g seems to be about right.
Personally I also quite like the Ortofon SH4's, they are a tiny bit heavier but still work well and look very nice.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORTOFON-S....m46890.l49292
For some of my other carts I also use this generic machined aluminium headshell.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CNC-Machi....m46890.l49292
Lastly these are also very decent for the price, work well if you have a slightly heavier cart as they themselves are so light.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tonar-319....m46890.l49292
Not a huge amount sonically between them although some just sound better with certain carts.
More a matter of aesthetics but fun trying different ones anyway.
System 1: - Amp - Musical Paradise MP-701 mk2 - Neurochrome 686
- Source: Audio Technica LP-5 - Custom 6V6 stage - Novafidelity X30 - Soekris 1421 (LPSU) - Custom TDA1541 C3G DAC -
- Speakers: Martin Logan Prodigy's - Subs: - REL T3's -
System 2 - Amp: Musical Paradise MP 303/Custom 300B SET - Custom 6SL7 Pre -
- Source: Pioneer N-30K - SONCOZ SGD1 -
- Speakers: Loth X BS1's - Sub: REL T3 -