I've run a number of Ortofon MC's over the years, including Jubilee, Windfeld, Cadenza, Kontrapunkts - and they're pretty consistent about having the cartridge top's level being a good setting point for proper SRA. You can tweak a little in either direction by ear.
The cut of the Shibata is way, way different than that of the Replicant stylus. The Shibata's shank looks somewhat close to straight up & down. The Replicant looks like its tip sweeps back significantly towards the tonearm pivot. That can be disorienting the first time you get an Ortofon with the Replicant stylus.
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