upgrade from my BENZ ACE low output MC cartridge


I am curently using BENZ ACE low output MC cartridge. I am looking to buy a better one used or new. I am in the price range of $800~1000. Any sigestions will be appreciated.
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I have owned both a Benz Ace Medium and ZYX R100H Yatra. The Yatra sounded
clinical and it lacked warmth in my opinion, and I preferred the somewhat more
midrange intensive, and less precise Benz Ace.

Eventually, I bought a Dynavector XX2 MK II, which combines the benefits of
both cartridges in my set-up. It has better tonal balance than the Benz, while
avoiding the clinical sound of the ZYX Yatra.

My table is a KAB Technics SL1200 MK II with fluid damper, tone arm rewire, and
outboard power supply. Phone preamp is a Heed Quasar.