i'm using a Reson Aciore, which is, i believe $515 USD, and it is the best cart i've used under 1k. i'm also mating it with an RB-300 and having used (on different tables) a Dynavector 10x4, a Linn Arkiv mk ii, and a Van den Hul Colibri - only the colibri stands out as being a better cartridge in my mind. they (reson) also make the Etile, which is exactly $750. i haven't heard it, but i have heard their 2k cartridge, and it's among the best i've ever heard. i imagine its quality, like its price, lies between the two.
reson carts aren't very well-known, but i promise you that for the money, you'll be hard pressed to find anything as musical.
reson carts aren't very well-known, but i promise you that for the money, you'll be hard pressed to find anything as musical.