Benz Micro Ruby Z Moving Coil Cartridge

The Benz Micro Ruby Z and Ruby ZH have been upgraded to full "S class" status. They feature 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 new Micro-ridge stylus is featured, providing enhanced trackability, resolution and groove integrity. The generator is based on the Ruby square plate and available in both .35mV and .7mV outputs. The Ruby Z low output is best used with phono stages offering greater than 60dB gain, loaded at 400 ohms or higher. The ZH at .7mV is ideal for tube phono stages in the 50-60dB gain range, less efficient systems, and prefers a 47kohm load.

The Ruby Zebra cartridges weigh only 10.6 grams, making them ideal for a wide range of tonearms, including today's state-of-the-arm, and older models lacking the energy control, bearing designs, or counter-weight range. As always, Benz offers industry leading trade-up programs for older Ruby owners as well as all Benz models.

Benz Ruby ZH Specifications

• Output: 0.7mV / 0.34mV
• Stylus: Micro-ridge
• Impedance: 38 ohms
• Loading range: >800 ohms
• Weight: 10.6g
• Compliance: 14cu
• Tracking force: 1.8-2g