Looking for mc cartridge in $1000-$1500 range.

Sorry to pile on here... open ended questions like this will get you dozens of recommendations.  But, I did this same research about a year ago, and I ended up with an AT ART9.  There's no looking back!  I'm very happy with it, and reviews from others here will agree.  It's certainly not the only option, but those who have heard it seem to agree that it punches well above its peers.

Thank you all for some interesting leads to follow.
Btw, I have had Shelter 501 II and Blackbird hi output in this system. Shelter did not track well with my arm. Blackbrd did not have enough “air” in mids. With the Shelter I’m guessing compliance was too low for a light cartridge and low mass arm. That’s the reason I’m looking at EAT Jo No.5 -  High mass, mid-high compliance.  I heard both the Hana and the EAT at CA dealers, and liked them both - but not my system, so hard to evaluate. Has anyone actually heard these cartridges?
I prefer to buy new from CA dealer. New on-line may be o.k. If a good deal.

When I saw the title of your post I was going to suggest you save yourself a little money and get a Hana SL.  I have one and am very pleased with it.  It comes really close to the $2,000 Van Den Hul MC Two I have on my main turntable.  I love my Hana SL and know a couple of friends with one and have only heard good things about it.  If you love the EL, the SL or ML should definitely be on your short list.

I was very interested in both the Hana ml and the eat jo but jumped on a pre owned zephyr Star. It’s sounds wonderful so far on my Nottingham 294. It was just on sale at many on line dealers too and would be safely in your price range. Still, Id love to hear more about the EAT and Hana 

$500 AT-33PTG/II microline low mc from 2juki on eBay. Many say best cartridge under $1000. I have one on my modified RP6.