Best cartridge under $800 for Graham 2.2

I was using a Lyra Helikon w/ my 2.2 and switched to a Denon DL-103R to "sample" it... I ended up selling my Helikon.

Although the 103R doesn't have the absolute resolution and extention of the Helikon, I found it to have a better overall musicality; and ultimately prefered it in my system (SOTA Cosmos III/2.2/103R/Sutherland PhD @ 62dB/100 Ohm)

As always, YMMV.

Cheers,
Hat

Mike,
Please be informed that Dedicatedaudio is a retailer for Shelter and the recommendation should be understood with that caveat. Thank you and good luck!!

It would help if you described what you are after: what did you like and not like about the Grado and the Ortofon?

The Grado has some sibilence. The Orto is a little bright. Mike

So you don't like brightness. From reports (no personal experience), both the Benz Glider and the Shelter seem to be your best bets from the list so far. I have heard the Benz Ace cartridge, which I found to be very pleasing, musical and smooth, quite below your budget too. I'm surprised you are experiencing sibilance with the Grado, which tonearm are you using?