Benz Micro Reference S Copper
Brand: Benz Micro
The Benz Micro Reference S Copper is a high-performance moving coil (MC) phono cartridge designed for serious audiophiles. It features a low-mass (0.3g) cantilever and an ebony wooden body, which is said to help reduce unwanted vibrations and resonances. The microscopic generator system utilizes a custom-built, 0.6-µm-wide coil of copper wire wound around a solid boron cantilever, along with a specially designed diamond stylus. The use of copper in the coil offers improved electrical conductivity and lowered resistance, resulting in increased output and cleaner signal reproduction. The Benz Micro Reference S Copper is commonly paired with high-gain phono stages and MC step-up transformers for optimal performance. It offers a high level of detail, nuance, and clarity, making it a popular choice for high-fidelity vinyl playback.
- Type: Moving Coil
- Output Voltage: mV
- Freq Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Tracking Force: 1.6 - 1.9 g
- Mass: 9 g
- Channel Separation: 30 dB
- Channel Balance: 1 dB
- Load Impedance: > 40 Ω
- Output Impedance: 5 Ω
- Stylus:
- Stylus Tip: 5 x 120um Gyger S
- Cantilever:
- Dynamic Compliance: x 10-6cm/Dyne
- Static Compliance:
- Price: $2500
