What is a good cartridge match for Shindo Monbrison preamp and pioneer plx 1000?

Thats a great question, and one I’ve been unable to fully solve. My first thought would be the Ortofon SPU Royal N, direct in to your MC. If you want to try an MM, perhaps the Clearaudio Maestro, or one of the Nagaokas. I would ask Danny Labrecque (phonographe.ca), or Don Better, at you guessed it, Don Better Audio. I use a TSD15, but it will requite an SUT. I recommended the standard mounting Royal N, because I don’t believe you have the proper arm for an SPU.

johnnyb- Herb likes everything (-:  The Hana's are interesting, and don't break the bank. I know both of the dealers I mentioned have experience with a  few cartridges carts beyond the usual suspects. I thought my Dyn 20X2-L sounded good direct in. But you may be on to something with the Hana's. I may explore those, or Nagaoka next. My V/R does not have the built in MC. Mine is special order, with two MM inputs. That's the reason I am thinking MM for a second cartridge.

salc- give Don B. a call. He has Lyra, Ortofon, and Dynavector, to name a few. Danny has Nagaoka, and Clearaudio.... Something interesting should come out of it for you.

Those Hana's are very interesting. I may look in to one myself. Thanks Johnny. If the OP is still with us, I spoke with Danny today, and he liked the CA Maestro in to Shindo MM very much. He has not heard the Nagaoka in to Shindo. Best of luck with your search.

I just heard the Wax Engine turntable, and thought it sounded very good. I believe it's within your budget.