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From my private collection:Benz Micro GULLWING SHR MC Stereo Phono Cartridge.This is a like new condition, sounds sweet, musical, works beautifully cartridge, excellent detail, stylus still sharp, cantilever and suspension is also in excellent condition. Used under 50 hours.Benz Micro SHR stands for S Class, and R for Ruby. "Gullwing" is Benz' homage to the Glider symbol.At first glance, the Benz Micro SHR resembles the famous Glider, but the SHR Gullwing is derived from the highly regarded Benz Micro Ruby and the LP S-Class. An open-air design like the Glider, the SHR is the only Benz Micro cartridge other then the LP S-Class with a frame machined from brass.The generator uses the square ruby plate and oversized neodymium magnet similar to the Benz Micro Ruby. Finally, the Benz Dynascan, a Gyger S stylus side-bonded to a solid boron cantilever, completes this outstanding cartridge. Open, sweet, detailed and dynamic, the Benz Micro SHR Gullwing is more than a Super Glider. Think of it as the convertible sports coupe version of the LP S-Class.The SHR Gullwing is a streamlined, stripped down version of the flagship LP-S cartridge. Sharing many of the same internal components and shedding the Ebony housing in favor of an open-air design, the SHR offers airy detail and transparency at a great value without sacrificing its characteristic Benz Micro sonic warmth.Benz Micro GULLWING Reviews:10audio.com – LP-S and Gullwing SLR Cartridges, August 2013The Absolute Sound 2011 High-End Audio Buyer’s GuideBenz Micro Gullwing SLRThe Absolute Sound (October 2010)Benz Micro SLR Gullwingspecifications:Body: Brass, open, free-floatingCantilever: Solid boron rod: 0.28 mm diameterStylus: Micro RidgeStylus size: 5 x 120µmVertical tracking angle (VTA): 20 degreesCoil: Square ruby jewel plateWeight: 12.2 gramsOutput voltage: 0.7 mVInternal impedance: 60 ohmsFrequency response: 10 – 50,000 Hz ± 1 dBChannel balance: Better than 0.5 dBChannel separation: Better than 35 dB at 1 kHzTracking ability at 315 Hz at a tracking force of 2 grams: 80 µmDynamic compliance: 15 µm/MNRecommended loading: >400 ohmsRecommended tracking force: 1.8 – 2.2 gramsOptimum tracking force: 1.8 – 2.0 gramsRecommended tonearm mass: Low to mediumOptimum working temperature: 23°CBreak-in period: 40 hoursThis cartridge comes with original wood box, Specifications, Measuring paper, Bubble level, Tools, and screws.I have sold a lot of cartridges and got a lot of good feedback, please check them out.And please take a look my other items.Thanks!WayneWayne's Audio
Against new pricing around US$2,595 to US$3,500 for the Gullwing SHR, a US$2,380 ask looks fair-to-strong on the used market, especially if it’s clean and genuinely low-hours. It isn’t a steal, but it’s close enough to new-retail territory to make sense for a serious cartridge from a respected line.
The appeal here is the Benz Micro house sound: refined tracking, excellent inner-groove behavior, and a balanced, fluid presentation that suits long listening sessions. The SHR’s higher output also makes setup easier than lower-output MCs, which is a real practical plus. If the stylus, suspension, and cantilever are confirmed healthy—and original packaging or a known service history is included—this is the kind of used buy that can feel smart rather than risky.
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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