MONO cartridge recommendation

It might be more revealing to ask, "What mono cartridges do you dislike compared to others you've heard?" or "If you've heard more than one mono cartridge in your home system, which did you like best and why?" 

Most people have one mono cartridge and have only heard that one mono cartridge in their home system.  Ergo, they are going to say they love that mono cartridge, unless it's really awful.  Whereas, many of us own a dozen or more stereo cartridges and are more qualified to opine on which is best.  You've had two examples of that human tendency so far.  I myself am in the market for a mono cartridge, and I have been trying to think how to frame the question for one of these on-line forums in order to get responses that have any validity.

@lewm I’ve owned a Lyra Dorian Mono and heard many other mono Lyra’s. They give great sound in the Lyra house style but to my mind miss the soul, the energy, the brio that the Miyajima’s bring. I also obviously can play a mono disc using my stereo cartridge (an AS Palladian) and while this is arguably more “accurate” than the Zero the Zero is more fun 😉

So yes it depends what the OP is after but please don’t assume that our responses are simply “buy what I have” based on no prior experience of alternatives

Thanks, Folkfreak. That response is helpful, I agree.  But in effect, you responded to my re-phrasing of the OP's question, which brought out your significant prior experience, which was my point.  I once had designs on the Dorian Mono, only to learn that it had been discontinued, I think.

London offers a mono version of their unique pickup. 

thanks folks,

I am new to a quality turntable--although i go back to the 60's and have had a few budget turntables in my life, when younger,I never gave my setup a second thought. It was press,play and enjoy. Now, being an audiophile (self proclaimed) ..( and much to my wife's chagrin)...I would like a worthy mono cartridge for $1000 or so Pro-ject RPM TT....it came with a cartridge --Sumiko Blue Point #2...But i have many mono albums I would love to hear again. This time around in the highest quality.

I do prefer a warm sound, detailed but not harsh or bright. Truly,though, I really do not know what to expect. 

My setup is a krell amp, audible illusions preamp/ w/ phono, martin - logans , 

once again,thanks for the input

 mike in pa