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Angeboten wird „Benz Micro Ruby 3 Open Air“ von Benz Micro als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonabnehmer MC“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2236277285 endet am 07.10.2026 um 12:46 Uhr.
What are you actually paying for here: a cartridge you can fit and enjoy now, or a cheaper one that will need more fuss? At €1,200, this sits below the €1,329 25th percentile and well under the €1,457 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair.
That makes it especially interesting for a Benz Micro Ruby 3, a respected moving-coil cartridge known for fine detail, low noise, and a refined, musical presentation when the setup is right. In good condition at this price, the upside is real if the stylus life is healthy and the listing includes the right mounting hardware, box, or paperwork; those extras help preserve value and make resale easier.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Benz Micro is a Swiss hi-fi brand best known for phono cartridges. It traces its roots to the 1980s, when Ernst Benz founded the company and began building a reputation for precision cartridge design. The brand later came under the stewardship of Albert Lukaschek, and production has remained centered in Switzerland, where Benz Micro emphasizes hand-built manufacturing and careful finishing.
Its core product line is moving-coil phono cartridges, with some historical references to earlier moving-magnet and stylus-related work. Benz Micro is not an all-round electronics brand: it does not primarily compete in amplifiers, speakers, DACs, or headphones, but rather focuses on the analog front end for turntables and tonearms. That specialization is part of its identity and appeal.
In the market, Benz Micro sits firmly in the high-end, niche-boutique category. It is widely regarded among analog enthusiasts as a serious cartridge maker, valued for detail, refinement, and musicality. It is not a mass-market label, and its products are aimed at knowledgeable vinyl buyers seeking premium Swiss-built performance.
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