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Offered is „Benz Ref S MC System, new - neu“ by Benz Micro as new device from the category „Pick-up MC“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4897854270 ends on 12.12.2026 at 06:10 o'clock.
Notable mainly because it’s a new example of a respected moving-coil line, and the price is sharp. Against your recent comparable EUR listings, €1,399 sits well below the 25th percentile of €1,434 and far under the €1,864 median, so this reads as a strong deal / bargain, not merely fair.
That’s attractive because Benz Micro cartridges are generally valued for refined tracking, low surface noise, and a dense, natural presentation that rewards a good phono stage and careful setup. If it’s truly unused and complete, the upside is obvious: you’re getting new-condition value at a used-market discount, with the main thing to verify being that the stylus/cantilever are pristine and that any original mounting parts or packaging are included.
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Its core product line is moving-coil phono cartridges, with some historical references to earlier moving-magnet and stylus-related work.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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