Does it make sense to run a 3k cartridge on a 2k table?

Have you considered the Blue? 

A considerable step down from the Purple Heart in cost, but still a very good performer. I hear it as a neutral, convincing cart on my setup.

Personally, I won't  go over half the retail of my table.

Another cart that performs above its price, is the  Audio Technica ART 9. I used one prior to the Blue, and it's another 1K less than the Blue. I have the Blue because the opportunity to get the Blue for a great price presented itself.

While I like the Blue more than the ART9, I don't think it's worth over 2X retail cost.

Presumably, your phonostage is up to the task for your next cart?

fsonicsmith's perspective resonates with me.

The OP's gear is good. The proposed cart, and others at that level however, may not be fully exploited  with the present setup. The next level phonostage at minimum, should be considered.

The mentioning of the ART9 was for this very reason. $1K cart that punches above its price point like the table/phonostage.

There are other carts in that price point I have tried-Benz Glider, Sumiko Blackbird. The ART9 addressed more of the audio geek requirements, and was still convincing in presentation.