Help me choose a MC Cartridge

Elloitt, thanks for the lead.

Oddiofyl’s suggestion of Dynavector XX2 is, in my opinion, another good suggestion.  I doubt that anyone would dislike that cartridge even if it does not meet everyone’s ideal.  

I would throw the Sumiko Starling in the mix in that price range. Very well balanced, smooth, quick, a lovely cart for ~$2k.

this is a place with many options, perhaps better prices elsewhere, but some I was not aware of

https://www.audiovisionsf.com/collections/turntable-cartridge?sort_by=created-descending&

special, used, excellent, sapphire cantilever, $999.

https://www.audiovisionsf.com/collections/specials/products/charisma-mc-2-moving-coil-cartridge-floor-sample-with-minimal-usage

I never heard one, anybody?

I own and rotate about 20 cartridges over 5 arms in two systems, and I’ve owned and/or heard many more than that over the years.  In your price bracket I think the Myajima Kansui is a great cart.  If you want more detail, but less overall boogie, Lyra Delos (a fabulous value, frankly).  As another choice, I enjoyed my Umami Red, but not enough to keep it.