Benz Micro Gold Low Output

MillerLiteScott
MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
edited October 2009 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I have for sale a Benz Micro Gold cartridge in like new condition with somewhere between 12-15 hours on it, recommended break in time is 40 hours. As it turns out it is not a very good match with my Pro-Ject tone arm. The compliance is a mismatch. I still don't quite understand all the ins and out of cartridges and tone arms. I have remounted my 2M Red and after selling this cartridge I hope to find a good match for my tone arm.

The Benz Micro Gold comes with everything it was shipped to me which includes mounting hardware, screwdriver, cleaning brush, instructions.

As I said, its is in like new condition with a head start on the break in period, only played on very nice vinyl, steam cleaned on a RCM.

$325 plus shipping. USPO Money Order preferred.

Thanks for looking.
I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited September 2009
    That's a mighty fine cartridge and was at the top of my list until I just shot my wad on a lesser cartridge :D.

    Benz recommends 30-40 hours of break-in time for the cartridge to fully develop its signature, so you may just not have waited it out long enough.

    Good luck with the sale. Your great price will be some lucky club member's gain!
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited September 2009
    I meant to include free shipping CONUS with this cartridge.

    Benz Micro is a Swiss company that only manufactures cartridges. You can reap the benefits of my learning curve and pick up this like new cartridge for a good discount. The cartridge goes for $ 375.00 on the new market.

    $ 325.00 including shipping CONUS.

    Scott
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited September 2009
    $300 Shipped Conus.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited October 2009
    Reasonable offers will be considered.

    Thank you,

    Scott
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • Bassphil
    Bassphil Posts: 136
    edited October 2009
    I'm thinking....
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited October 2009
    Bump for Phil. Look at the pictures. Not included in the picture but I have it, is the original Paper work that came with the cartridge.

    Thanks,

    Scott
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  • Bassphil
    Bassphil Posts: 136
    edited October 2009
    D'Oh! I'm an idiot- Somehow I overlooked the photos. Sorry about that. I'm about to send another PM :-)

    -Phil
    www.philpalombi.com
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited October 2009
    Sale to Bassphil pending payment.

    Thank you Phil.

    Scott
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  • Bassphil
    Bassphil Posts: 136
    edited October 2009
    I got the Benz on Friday. It's in perfect condition and sounds amazing! Thanks again.

    Now I'm off to figured out how in the heck to leave you feedback in this forum...

    -Phil
    www.philpalombi.com
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