
Benz Micro Reference SL Cartridge
March 7, 2019
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The Zebra models of the Wood Body L (low-output), M (medium) and H (high), the Glider SL, SM, SH, and the ACE SL, SM, SH all incorporate the Benz Dynascan system with a Gyger S stylus coupled to improved generators using new coil windings and refined pole pieces/damper designs. Albert Lukaschek began researching increased performance and uniformity of his cross-coil designs while developing the Benz Ebony H, L and TR models. Experimenting with the length of the solid Boron cantilever revealed how the elasticity of this very stiff material affected compliance and track-ability. Development of a grooved rear pole piece for countersinking the o-ring damper, first introduced on the Benz Ruby square plate cartridges, was then adapted to the cross-coil designs, given their lower contact area and damping characteristics. The lower mass coils and matched cantilevers of the new S-Class retain their real world output levels and with their improved styli, offer heightened performance. These cartridges yield one of the best performance/value ratios in cartridge market, regardless of output level.
Technical
- Output: 0.4 (Low) 0.8 (Medium) 2.5 (High)
- Stylus: 5 x 120 µm Gyger S
- Cantilever: Boron
- Internal ohms: 12Ω (Low) 24Ω (Medium) 90Ω (High)
- Loading range: >100 (Low) >1000 (Medium) 47kΩ (High)
- Weight: 9g
- Compliance: 15 (Low) 14 (Medium) 14 (High)
- Tracking force: 1.6-1.9g
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