Benz Micro LP Phono Cartridge
The Benz Micro LP phono cartridge is, along with its twin sister the Benz Micro LP-S cartridge, a legend from the Swiss manufacturer. Introduced some time ago, it underwent several changes along the way.
Compatibility
The LP cartridge is the “lightweight” version of the LP-S. Its weight (10.6 g) combined with its compliance (15) is a match for the majority of medium weight tonearms.
Needle
Historically, it was the first Benz Micro cartridge equipped with the magnificent Micro Ridge profile stylus fitted to a pure boron cantilever.
The square plate generators have new “Pure Iron Cross” coils that use a high purity copper conductor.
A special o-ring seal, ideally designed to provide mechanical linearity and perfect elongation with the necessary precision to reproduce the subtleties without any colouration, holds the assembly together and serves as a damper.
Body
You will recognize this Benz Micro LP by its beautiful polished ebony body and silver printing.
The chassis is solely composed of a copper and tin alloy.
The product is crafted, assembled and tested meticulously in Benz Micro’s new workshop in Switzerland, under the expert eyes and ears of Albert Lukaschek. He recommends a break-in period of about forty hours before the cartridge shows its true potential.
Specifications
Output Voltage (3.54 Cm/sec) | 0.35mV |
Cantilever | 0.28 mm diam boron |
Stylus Shape | Micro Ridge |
Internal impedance | 38Ω |
Frequency Response | 10-50,000 Hz |
Weight | 10.6 grams |
Compliance | 15cu |
Tracking force | 1.8 – 2.2 grams |
Recommended Tracking force | 1.9 grams |