BENZ MICRO GLIDER-M2

Pre owned. Supplied with manual and original packaging.

The Benz Micro Glider M2 is a moving coil cartridge distinguished by a highly refined and natural sonic performance, capable of delivering from the very first listening sessions a remarkably complete and mature character, even before the full break-in of its suspension system. Its sonic behavior unfolds with a highly convincing balance, where the midrange emerges with exceptional richness and fluidity, reproducing voices with an almost lifelike realism that is highly articulate and credible, while the high frequencies appear finely detailed, airy and luminous, yet always controlled, free from harshness or listening fatigue even during extended sessions.

The low-frequency range plays a decisive role in shaping the overall character of the cartridge, presenting a deep, solid and well-structured foundation, combining extension and control with a strong sense of speed and precision. The double bass appears full and sculpted within the soundstage, while percussion gains impact and definition, delivering an energetic and physically tangible rhythmic drive. This ability to combine power and control provides a solid musical foundation that remains always clear and never bloated or confused.

The soundstage develops with remarkable width and depth, creating a highly coherent three-dimensional acoustic environment in which instruments are naturally and stably positioned within the space. The stereo image is characterized by a very high level of focus, allowing precise and believable placement of each element, with clear yet organic separation that conveys a strong sense of the physical presence of the performers within the listening space. Dynamics and projection further enhance the impression of energy and air pressure, contributing to a deeply immersive listening experience.

Overall, the Benz Micro Glider M2 stands out as a cartridge capable of significantly elevating analog playback performance, pushing it toward a level of realism, refinement and engagement that is difficult to match. Its full potential is achieved when it is installed and aligned with extreme precision, a condition that allows it to fully express its tonal coherence and outstanding detail retrieval capabilities.

Technical specifications:

• Construction principle: moving coil (MC) medium-output system
• Cantilever: solid boron rod; 0.28 mm diameter
• Stylus: nude line-contact diamond; mirror polished
• Stylus tip radius: 6 × 40 μm
• Vertical tracking angle (VTA): 20°
• Coil: pure iron cross-coil structure
• Weight: 6.8 g
• Output voltage: 0.8 mV at 3.54 cm/s
• Internal impedance: 24 Ω
• Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz ±1 dB
• Channel balance: better than 0.5 dB
• Channel separation: better than 35 dB at 1 kHz
• Tracking ability (315 Hz at 2 g): > 80 μm
• Dynamic compliance: 15 μm/mN
• Recommended load: 200 – 47,000 Ω
• Recommended tracking force: 1.7 – 2.0 g
• Optimal tracking force: 1.7 – 1.8 g
• Recommended tonearm mass: medium
• Optimal operating temperature: 23 °C