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.
audiomirror
Mirror, Benz has not changed the ACE yet retail has gone up 350 dollars. Why? It is a giant killer. The differences between my Ace L and Ruby III L are startlingly small. Have you considered a better phono pre? You don't say what you are using. Z,
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.
Thank you guys for all responses. I am using a build by my own pre and turntable. Turntable platter and bearing is from Thorens, motor is DC brushless outboard beltdriven, arm is SME 3009 II. The phono pre is tube based on 12AX7 first tube and 12AT7 second. Step up is tube also 12AX7. I am really happy with the pre. It has also impedance match for different setups. I like the detailed, not clinical liquid sound of Benz. I was also thinking about Shelter as an option, but never compared both. What do you think about Shelter as a cartridge?
Thanks a lot!
Vlad
I have more questions. What is the difference between new S series and the old one? Any opinions on low and medium output versions?
Thanks!
Vlad