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Benz Micro Ref S Phono Cartridge

The fourth generation of the original Benz wood body cartridge, the Ref S uses the Micro Ridge stylus and the generator developed for the Ebony L (.26mV at 3.54cm/sec, 5 ohm coil impedance). The Benz Micro Ref S Moving Coil MC Cartridge is ideal with high gain phono stages (>60dB) with input impedance of less than 300 ohms or when using step-up transformers.

The Benz Micro S Class furthers the performance, selection and value of the Benz Micro line. The continued evolution of the Benz Micro cartridge line and the culmination of years of research and manufacturing refinements, the S Class incorporates new materials, advancements in moving coil and suspension design, and upgraded styli on the Benz Swiss hand-made moving coils

To reduce the moment of inertia and increase dynamics, a solid boron cantilever with a diameter of only 0.28mm is fitted with a face-bonded precision stylus. This mirror-polished diamond scans the grooves of vinyl records with an accuracy previously unknown, without wearing down your irreplaceable collectors discs.

Specifications

Output0.3mV
Stylus5x120m
Impedance5 ohms
Loading range>40 ohms
Weight9g
Compliance15cu
Tracking force1.6-1.9g

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