To further clarify …
The OP has invited alternative suggestions…
Reference is then made to an alternative suggestion as first difficult and later onerous
No doubt the OP will consider all options proposed and decide which are appropriate to investigate further…
For the record, it’s not so difficult to find a good old Troika.
In fact, any Troika, (with body in reasonable condition), is fine. As the rebuild pretty much replaces all the internals. Just to remind you and anyone else, take a look at this post :
You commented on this at the time… (Which was appreciated).
So, this is a positive suggestion - for anyone (1) " needing a moving coil cartridge to suit relaxed listening" ; (2) for Linn Ittok, on Linn LP12 ; (3) Also, fits well with the “K” internal phono board, in existing olive Naim Pre Amp
Hope that helps further…