I second the Benz Micro wood cartridges, I have an LP which is a wonderfully neutral cartridge, but just on the warm side of neutral, as opposed to the Zyx Airy 3, I used before. Unfortunately, they seem very expensive in the US, compared with Europe.
Another thought is Koetsu. I used a Rosewood signature and now a second hand Onyx, both great cartridges. It is very hard to choose between the LP and Onyx, so I am keeping both, long term.
As Chadlesko says, do'nt be afraid of second hand. Retipping Benz's is fairly cheap, Koetsu's not, but you effectively get a new cartridge. As a cheaper option, try one of the smaller retipping companies. The Expert Stylus company in the UK, provides a first class, reliable service. They have been in business over 20 years and I have never heard a bad word about them. Recently retipped my 2nd hand Koetsu
Another thought is Koetsu. I used a Rosewood signature and now a second hand Onyx, both great cartridges. It is very hard to choose between the LP and Onyx, so I am keeping both, long term.
As Chadlesko says, do'nt be afraid of second hand. Retipping Benz's is fairly cheap, Koetsu's not, but you effectively get a new cartridge. As a cheaper option, try one of the smaller retipping companies. The Expert Stylus company in the UK, provides a first class, reliable service. They have been in business over 20 years and I have never heard a bad word about them. Recently retipped my 2nd hand Koetsu