Benz Micro Update - sorry if already posted...

RE: Benz Micro Update - sorry if already posted..., posted on December 14, 2014 at 09:12:37
WntrMute2 Audiophile Posts: 782 Location: Detroit Joined: September 16, 2002	I guess Benz cartridges now will be only appreciated by those with pretty deep pockets. Too bad as I really like my Glider.

The Glider was a really nice cartridge when matched..., posted on December 14, 2014 at 10:40:55

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with the proper arm. I was really surprised how close the Glider I had came to the Shelter 901 before the 901 was broken in. Still the Glider was really good and I really hated to get rid of it but I got back most of my money I paid for it and that went to offset the Shelter 901 purchase and Teres.

The High gear is getting way out of hand and is now only for people with deep pockets.

This is why I'm searching for really nice cartridges in the $400-$800 for the future. I have Audio Technica AT15Sa with Shibata tip. Man, that cartridge is really nice sounding once it's setup properly and has really change my mind about spending BIG bucks on cartridges that only give very slight increase performance of the music for large sums of $$$.

The Shelter 901 is the last Buck cartridge may ever buy. I have been really happy with it and I have no urge to look for something better. I will just have it retipped by Soundsmith when it's time. I Also picked up a Beogram 8000 and repaired myself for the everyday use. :)

Really liked the Benz sound, but , posted on December 14, 2014 at 15:25:59
risabet Audiophile Posts: 3197 Location: SoCal Joined: January 10, 2005	I'm glad I went to the Dynavector XXII-Mk.2. Hopefully dynavector won't pull this BS also. Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition. Adam Smith

RE: The Glider was a really nice cartridge when matched..., posted on December 16, 2014 at 03:13:12
Steve Franklin Audiophile Posts: 164 Location: New England Joined: June 28, 2010	I am also on the hunt for a new cartridge, since my micro has died. http://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=vinyl&m=1098461 Dynavector 10x5 is on the list. Needledoctor, where I bought my benz suggest a Ortofon 2M Bronze. My budget drastically reduces choices. sf

RE: Benz Micro Update - sorry if already posted..., posted on December 16, 2014 at 09:55:46
Stitch Audiophile Posts: 736 Location: Camden (New Jersey) Joined: April 3, 2007	They really had a wide range, lots of models and each with several output choices ... No wonder that they gave that up. Too much inventory, too much pressure... I think Kind Regards

Liked my Benz, too, posted on December 16, 2014 at 13:29:56
jedrider Audiophile Posts: 15166 Location: No. California Joined: December 26, 2003	My Ace will be retipped by Soundsmith or someone when it's time comes. They're very durable, so I see an aftermarket for their cartridges. Anything less than an Ace was not made by Benz, so that is not the issue. However, when the prices got hiked above the original $600, then $750, forget it. We will look elsewhere: Probably Asia!

Hard to replace the Glider, posted on December 17, 2014 at 08:30:45
CometCKO Audiophile Posts: 873 Joined: August 9, 2002	Given those choices, I think you'd like the Ortofon better than the Dynavector (since you liked your Glider). The DV-10x5 sounds quite threadbare by comparison to the Glider. Even better and still fairly affordable are the new Ortofon Quintet lineup. Just my $.02 "Knowing what you don't know is, in a sense, omniscience"

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