Has anyone upgraded from an AudioTechnica ART9?


How does one make the upgrade?  My expecations for buying a $2-$5k cart are through the roof. 

Before the ART9 I used an Ortofon 2M Black. 
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Thank you everyone. You echoed my instincts. My replacement could be another 9 or 7. But Raul is very knowledgeable so I will research his recommendations. 

I have a Manley Chinook phono stage btw. 
@lewm 
Where would one even buy an art7 from?
The only ones I have seen for sale of late are all in Japan.

Btw I also have an at 20sla that I alternate in between my Nagoaka and Scheu carts and for the age and cost it is still a very impressive all rounder.
@slaw With the only difference that LPGear’s stylus as always was blank without Audio-Technica logo and without stamped model number on it. Looks different compared to the original. This is for example the original and cartridge body
@chakster 

Does your post imply lpgear is selling non-authentic cartridges?