Benz Micro Glider S Moving Coil Cartridge

The famous Benz Glider, originally introduced in 1993, now features the Benz MicroRidge stylus and is available in three outputs: SL, SM, SH. It’s open air design, medium compliance and 6.8 grams weight make it ideal on a very wide range of tonearms, one of the many reasons for its incredible success. The SL is .4mV at 3.54cm/sec with a coil impedance of 12 ohms, perfectly suited for MC phono stages with 60dB or higher gain. The SM is .8mV and 24 ohms, designed for less efficient systems and tube phono stages with gain between 45 – 58dB. The SH (2.5mV at 3.54cm/sec) is among the best high output moving coils ever made, ideal for MM type phono stages, low gain tube phono stages and AV systems. The lower mass coils and matched cantilevers of the new S Class retain their real world output levels and with their improved styli, offer higher performance.

Neil Gader in The Absolute Sound writes about the Glider SM, the 2009 Affordable Phono Cartridge of the Year:

“It’s not just the superlative tonal balance and unstoppable trackability of the medium output (0.8mV) Glider SM that allows it to cop the Affordable Phono Cartridge of the Year honors, there’s also the Glider’s addictive inner detail and reassuring dash of warmth and pure lusciousness in the lower mids and bass. Don’t forget a presence and a treble range that are enriched with air and harmonic delicacy but steer completely clear of the dreaded etch and dryness of many mc’s, past and present. For those searching for the business end of a playback system that’s as musically expressive as it is honest, the Glider will set any system soaring.”

Like-for-like Part Exchange

We are able to provide a concessionary price for customers who are replacing their current Benz Micro cartridge. To qualify, the exchanged item must be the same model as the one purchased. Upon checkout, we can provide details of where to send your damaged / end of life cartridge. Once received, we will be able to ship your order. Alternatively, you can arrange to swap the unit at our premises when selecting 'collect from store' upon checkout. Call us on 020 8942 9124 if you require assistance.