Best cartrige for Linn lp12 Ittok arm.

You might be able to find a used Troika for that price. Some say it is better than their $2200 Arkiv.

I run my Linn/Ittok with a Benz LO2. On the used market around $600. A superb cartridge - very musical.

I'm sprung for a Shelter 901 for my LP12 - after using a Asak for about a week, and spending a little time with the Shelter 501. While my experience with analog and cartridges in general is limited, I have good ears and the Shelter 501 is famously good.

I believe the 501 is available at or near your price target.