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.

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