$1000 bucks gives you many good options. My suggestion is to read reviews, searching for a reviewer who likes the same type music as you, and buy the cartridge he likes best.
No component is more music dependent than a "cartridge"; the best one is the one that sounds best when your music is played.
When you substitute yourself for the reviewer who like the same music you like, and purchase the cartridge he likes, then you have done a double substitution that will work.
Do not under any circumstances try to buy the best cartridge for $1000 bucks, because you will be buying the best cartridge for someone else.
Enjoy the music.
No component is more music dependent than a "cartridge"; the best one is the one that sounds best when your music is played.
When you substitute yourself for the reviewer who like the same music you like, and purchase the cartridge he likes, then you have done a double substitution that will work.
Do not under any circumstances try to buy the best cartridge for $1000 bucks, because you will be buying the best cartridge for someone else.
Enjoy the music.