Best cartridge under $1500.

Need help Agoners...have been torn between buying Dynavector 17D3, Ortofon Quintet Black, Sumiko Blackbird. Any other better alternatives?
Thanks!

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coolzero Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 04-13-2018 at 01:42pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Lyra Delos. Brand new may be over $1500 but a second hand in good condition can be found under that amount. This cartridge does lot more than its price.
nandric Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,086 posts 04-13-2018 at 02:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dear chakster, Remember my Glanz? I also own the JVC MC1 but the silicium plate with etched coils (near the stylus ) touches the magnet gape on one side. Axel was, alas, not able to fix the problem. If you can find someone who can you can get the cart for free.
chakster Details Discussions Posts This discussion 6,144 posts 04-13-2018 at 02:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @nandric oh, nice, especially if you have original box :) Your Glanz is working, thanks!
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 10,196 posts 04-14-2018 at 01:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete London Super Gold. Simply amazing. Pros: You are there. No. They are in your room. Cons: Surface noise on damaged vinyl.
nandric Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,086 posts 04-14-2018 at 09:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @chakster , The JVC MC1 box looks identical to X-1,mk2. I will need your address to post ''the exotic one'' but expect you to pay the postage (grin).