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Benz-Micro Ebony H

The Benz-Micro Ebony H comes from the Swiss workshop at the high end. Its healthy 2.5 mV output works into a standard MM phono input without extra gain. The Line Contact stylus tracks from 1.8 to 2.2 g with 2.0 g nominal. The stylus is integrated, so a worn diamond calls for retipping.

HomeBrand
Mounting
standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
9.6 g
Output Voltage
2.5 mV
Frequency Response
20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation
35 dB
Channel Balance
≤ 0.5 dB
Recommended Load
1 kΩ–47 kΩ
Tracking Force
1.8–2.2 g (nominal 2.0 g)
VTA
20°
Compliance Value
15 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Cantilever
solid boron rod 0.28 mm

Additional Info

The Benz-Micro Ebony H defines surgical detail and taut groove control, throwing a wide, sharply focused soundstage with dense, well-anchored bass and a natural, uncolored vocal presentation. Revealing systems and well-aligned arms bring out its best on acoustic jazz, classical and intimate vocal recordings, while poor setup gets little mercy. Built as a high-output MC with a solid boron cantilever in an ebony body, its Line Contact stylus is integrated, so only retipping is possible once worn.
Sound × Setup
Detail
92%
IGD Control
90%
Noise Suppression
88%
Dynamics—Attack
87%
Soundstage/Imaging
89%
Bass Density
85%
Vocals/Midrange
86%
Forgiving Character
72%
Tonearm mass medium 50%
light 50%·heavy 0%
Capacitance up to 100 pF 60%
100-200 pF 30%·from 200 pF 10%
Phono gain 43–46 dB 75%
35–38 dB 0%·39–42 dB 25%
Benz-Micro Ebony H (MC): Requires low-mass tonearm (8–12g ideal). Needs 43–46 dB gain phono stage. Low capacitance design suits <100pF interconnects. Excellent tracking stability. Verify arm compliance match for optimal damping.
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