{"product_id":"benz-micro-ace-sl-moving-coil-cartridge-pre-loved","title":"Benz Micro ACE SL Moving Coil Cartridge - Pre-Loved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Benz Micro ACE SL is a Swiss-made, moving coil phono cartridge that stands out with its striking transparent red body as part of the refined S-line series. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesignated as the low-output variant, it delivers an output of 0.4 mV at 3.54 cm\/sec with a coil impedance of 12 ohms, making it ideally suited for MC phono stages featuring 60 dB or higher of gain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey features include a precision Shibata stylus that ensures deep groove tracing, exceptional high-frequency retrieval, and minimized record wear, all housed within a rigid, resonance-optimized cartridge body engineered to maintain structural integrity and suppress unwanted mechanical vibrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTested on our calibration bench and working + sounding fantastic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Benz Micro: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eACE 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkyFi Cosmetic Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCartridge looks new, Stylus is in great shape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand Background:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFounded by original designer Ernst Benz in the 1980s, Benz Micro earned recognition throughout the world as one the top cartridge manufacturing companies. In 1994 Albert Lukaschek took over and after 20 years, Benz Micro announced their focus on the upper end Swiss hand-made phono cartridges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenz Micro’s current production team represents the ” best of the best ” for it’s state-of-the-art phono cartridge production.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwnership:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle Owner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Sound:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, uncolored, undistorted natural and clean\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\/10 = Very Good. Excellent front faceplate, one minor flaw on chassis side or top. See our detailed rating description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/pages\/our-rating-scale\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorking perfectly and tested in our lab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust the Unit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Manufacturers Packing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal MSRP:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e$1,495.00\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Output Voltage (3.54cm\/sec) – 0.4 mV \u003cbr\u003e• Stylus shape: Micro Ridge\u003cbr\u003e• Stylus shape: 5 x 120µm\u003cbr\u003e• Internal ohms: 12 \u003cbr\u003e• Loading range: \u0026gt;100\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 8.8 grams f\u003cbr\u003e• Compliance: 15cu (Low) \u003cbr\u003e• Tracking: 1.6-1.9 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTesting Process:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe start by doing a detailed physical inspection under light magnification to asses the cantilever condition, its position in the cartridge body, and the condition of the suspension.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe also inspect any coil wires and the output connections to make sure it hasn't been strained. We then perform a light cleaning with specialized agents and very carefully blow dry with compressed air.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing that, we conduct a thorough examination using our Wild Heerbrugg professional microscope. From there we can asses the wear and quality of the stylus and determine how much use it has seen, and if there are any mechanical issues. We can also identify if it needs further cleaning or care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe then move the cartridge to a digital microscope where we take photos of the cantilever and stylus for future reference.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNext we move to the test bench where we can check for continuity of each channel and resistance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn certain cartridges (or if the technician feels necessary) we install the cartridge on a turntable and run several test records to ascertain tacking ability, distortion, and compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benz Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48964848615678,"sku":"108116","price":596.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/3275\/9084\/files\/benz-micro-ace-sl-moving-coil-cartridge-pre-loved-phono-499.jpg?v=1789494538","url":"https:\/\/skyfiaudio.com\/en-gb\/products\/benz-micro-ace-sl-moving-coil-cartridge-pre-loved","provider":"SkyFi Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}