Broke my clearaudio stylus tradein or look at othe


I just broke my clearaudio virtuoso wood cartridge.I can trade it in and get new one for $570.Is there anything else around that price or a little more I should consider?I had the virtuoso 6 years and really like it.I'm told the maestro doesn't have the warmth of the virtuoso but better detail.Any ideas greatly needed.
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Thanks,yes I bent the cantilever.Another option I didn't think of was trying my B+O MMC2 but I will need the adapter for $50 just to try it.I played it on the Beogram TT but felt it needed a better table to fully realize itself.Then I don't know what condition that stylus is in.I'm not that comfortable sending my cartridge to Germany.My system is Rega planner 3 with mods,bryston B100,paradigm 60v5's and simaudio phono preamp.What is the mK33.3,is that the company name.
I went the fastest route,traded it in for a new one at music direct,back in again in 2 days,sounds better than the old one.I called and emailed soundsmith with no replies,guess they don't care or want my business.Thanks for all the advise.