Nice choice. I'd include the Audio Technica lineup, and NOT spend as much since you're limited by the table. Use the dough for speakers/amp.
Maybe something in the OC9 series UNDER $1K
Help with Cartridge choice
Fellow audiophiles, my first time posting here and I will appreciate your help in choosing the right cartridge as part of my broader journey to put together an end game system. My upgrade path may not be very logical because it is opportunistic.
I use an old Pro-Ject Perspective turntable from early 2000s with the 9" aluminium arm (not the carbon one). I will make a significant upgrade in next couple of years but thats what i have for now.
I recently bought a Zesto Andros II phono stage to match my Zesto Leto 1.2 pre.
For now I am trying to upgrade from my Ortofon Bronze (MM) cartridge to something finer. Based on my research I am considering Hana ML ($1200). I have to stay below $1500. I have never used a MC or LOMC and not very analog savvy, and will appreciate any and all recommendations.
Thank you!