Benz Micro LP Cartridge

A little background info…

The latest LP S incorporates a higher mass brass frame for improved coupling to tonearms, evolved ruby square plate generator and Ebony body. Brass, an alloy of copper and tin, complements Ebony, materials used for building musical instruments. The LP S has 50% more mass than the previous model for enhanced vibration and resonant characteristics, thus revealing greater dynamic contrasts, deeper bass and increased resolution from all records. The latest LP S Class was the first Benz to use the new MicroRidge stylus, now found on all Benz Swiss-made cartridges.

Physical
Body: Vented machined Ebony wood
Cantilever: Solid boron rod 0.28mm diameter
Stylus: Nude line-contact diamond, mirror polished
Stylus tip radius: 5 x 120mm
Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA): 20°
Coil: Square ruby jewel plate
Weight: 16.4 grams

Electrical
Output voltage: 0.34 mV at 3.54 cm/s
Internal Impedance: 38 ohms
Frequency response: 10 – 50,000 Hz ± 1dB
Channel balance: Better than 0.5dB
Channel separation: Better than 35dB at 1kHz Dynamic
Tracking ability at 315Hz at a tracking force of 2 grams: 80mm
Dynamic compliance: 15 mm/mN

Setup instructions
Recommended loading: 500 – 47,000ohms
Recommended tracking force: 1.8 to 2.2 grams
Optimum tracking force: 1.8 to 2.0 grams
Recommended tonearm mass: Medium to high
Optimum working temperature: 23°C
Break-in period: 40 hours