Benz Micro ACE S
The award winning Benz Micro S class of hand-made Swiss phono cartridges incorporate the Benz MicroRidge stylus for the best performance/value ratio in phono cartridges, regardless of output level::
– Red (Low or SL)
– Clear (Medium or SM)
– Blue (High or SH)
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BENZ MICRO ACE SL
ACE stands for “Advanced Cartridge Engineering” and with the ACE S series, consumers have another cost effective solution for purchasing Benz Micro’s hand-made Swiss cartridges. While incorporating the Benz Dynascan S stylus, improved generators using coil windings and refined pole pieces, the ACE S cartridges are suitable for a wide range of turntables. Specifications • Output Voltage (3.54cm/sec) – 0.4 mV• Stylus shape: Micro Ridge• Stylus shape: 5 x 120µm• Internal ohms: 12 • Loading range: >100• Weight: 8.8 grams f• Compliance: 15cu (Low)• Tracking: 1.6-1.9 grams
BENZ MICRO ACE SM
The hand-built ACE series uses a cost-saving aluminum frame and acrylic body. The SM version is the medium output model designed for systems and tube phono stages with gain between 45 – 58dB. Specifications • Output Voltage (3.54cm/sec) – 0.8 mV • Stylus shape: Micro Ridge• Stylus shape: 5 x 120µm• Internal ohms: 24• Loading range: >240 • Weight: 8.8 grams• Compliance: 14cu• Tracking: 1.6-1.9 grams
BENZ MICRO ACE SH
The ACE SH is the high output version of the ACE S Class and represents excellence in price/quality ratio for today’s Swiss hand-made cartridges. Specifications • Output Voltage (3.54cm/sec) – 2.5 mV • Stylus shape: Micro Ridge• Stylus shape: 5 x 120µm• Internal ohms: 90• Loading range: >1,000• Weight: 8.8 grams• Compliance: 14cu (High)• Tracking: 1.6-1.9 grams
Benz Micro ACE S Awards & Reviews
Hard-copy
The Absolute Sound Editor’s Choice Awards 2016 (August 2016)
Benz Micro ACE S Class
The Absolute Sound Editor’s Choice Awards 2014 (February 2014)
Benz Micro ACE S Class
Stereophile Recommended Components (October 2009)
Benz Micro ACE SL
The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Awards 2009 (September 2009)
Benz Micro ACE S Class
Stereophile Review (June 2009)
Benz-Micro ACE-SL
The Absolute Sound 2008 Editors Choice Awards
Benz-Micro ACE Cartridge
The Absolute Sound 2007 Editors’ Choice Awards 2007
Benz Micro ACE (Cartridges, $500 – $1000)
The Absolute Sound 2006 Editors’ Choice Awards – 2006
Benz Micro ACE (Cartridges, $500 – $1000)
The Absolute Sound Editors’ Choice Awards (December 2005)
Benz Micro ACE Phono Cartridge
The Absolute Sound – Chris Martin (August 2005)
Benz Micro ACE Low Output Phono Cartridge