What better MM cartridge than Clearaudio's Maestro for €1.000 do you suggest? You only mention LOMC. But thank you for your advice.
German ClearAudio MM carts built around Audio-Technica generator supplied from Japan. Audio-Technica is one of the biggest cartridge manufacturers today, you can look at any AT cartridges (MM or LOMC) and it will be the most cost effective solution if you want to buy ONLY current models (not discontinued rare models with more exotic parts and better sound quality in case with MM).
ClearAudio has the worst construction with an unprotected cantilever that is really dangerous and extremely inconvenient in use. Also you can't change the stylus on this MM cartridge yourself which is also inconvenient (just like with any MC, you have to ship it to the factory when the stylus is worn out).
For EUR 1000 you can buy exceptional (New Old Stock) cartridges to eclipse many more expensive modern LOMC. Generally speaking an MM cartridge was far more important for the high-end industry in the 80's than today. This is why those classic MM from the golden age of analog are so good. I have all type of cartridges (MM,MI,MF,HOMC,LOMC) as you can see in my system.