Lower end Soundsmith cartridges vs others in same price range?


Soundsmith seems to be a great option for the long term due to their retipping prices. I'm just curious if the performance of the Otello or Carmen is better than anything under $1000 from AT, Ortofon, Hana, etc. I'm running a Technics 1200GR-Elac PPA-2 MM/MC Phono pre. 

I'm not looking for other options as much as opinions on the Soundsmith VS other options.
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If you enjoyed reading Art Dudley you would probably enjoy Jeff too.
If you enjoyed reading Art Dudley you would probably enjoy Jeff too.

thanks 
I have had Soundsmith on my turntables, but prefer the sound of the Nagaoka line of carts.

Yes chakster, I know you disagree with me, but this is the results on my system for what it is worth.

Agree to disagree, no?
You have to be at least  at the 2,000 $ Soundsmith range  to best a Nagoka  going for 400 bucks . And not by much .
Been there .