The original benz lp was introduced in 2002 and the first benz to use an ebony wood body combined with a ruby generator see below.
Benz micro ruby z review.
It features the new zebra wood body second only to ebony for its resonance characteristics offering bass weight and pitch definition midrange linearity and high frequency clarity with a natural musicality.
The benz micro lp s class cartridge is the flagship of the line representing over 20 years of r d and production expertise.
The ruby z low output is best used with phono stages offering greater than 60db gain loaded at 400 ohms or higher.
The new micro ridge stylus is featured providing enhanced tracking resolution and groove integrity.
The pi s output is approximately 0 25mv and its compliance is moderate at 15µm mn.
The benz micro ruby z phono cartridge weighs only 10 6 grams making itideal for a wide range of tonearms including today s state of the art and vintage models lacking the energy control bearing designs or counter weight range.
The benz micro ruby zh high output cartridge featured a gorgeous zebra wood body and the micro ridge stylus providing enhanced trackability resolution and groove integrity.
In 1994 albert lukaschek took over and after 20 years benz micro announced their focus on the upper end swiss hand made phono cartridges.
The zh at 7mv is ideal for tube phono stages in the 50 60db gain range.
The cantilever material is not specified.
Ruby z upgrades this famous model to full s class status.
Benz micro s current production team represents the best of the best for it s state of the.
Benz micro ruby 3 cartridges 2000 and up the absolute sound hp s workshop january 2006.
Benz micro lp s class moving coil cartridge.
Founded by original designer ernst benz in the 1980s benz micro earned recognition throughout the world as one the top cartridge manufacturing companies.