The continued evolution of the Benz cartridge line and the culmination of years of research and manufacturing refinements, the S Class incorporates new materials, advancements in moving coil and suspension design, and upgraded styli on the Benz Swiss hand-made moving coils.

The Gullwing cartridges repreent Benz Micro's homage to the Glider symbol. SLR, "S" stands for for the Gyger S micro-ridge stylus, "L" for Luft or air in German, and "R" for Ruby. At first glance, the SLR resembles the famous Glider cartridge, but the SLR Gullwing is derived from the highly regarded Benz Ruby and the LP S-Class. An open-air design like the Glider, the SLR is the only Benz cartridge other then the LP S-Class with a frame machined from solid brass. The generator uses the square ruby plate and oversized neodymium magnet similar to the Benz 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 SLR Gullwing is more than a “Super Glider”. Think of it as the "convertible sports coupe" version of the venerable LP S-Class.

Benz Micro Cartridge trade-in program:
Perhaps one of the best deals about Benz cartridges, other than their beautiful sound, is the generous trade-in program offered by the importer. Trade in value varies based on the cartridge being traded in.For re-tip exchanges please call Upscale Audio directly at 909-931-9686.

If you have a cartridge you'd like to trade in towards your new purchase, please choose the appropriate trade-in program option above. We will process your order immediately at the discounted price and ship your cartridge to you. You will then be issued an RA number by email that you will need to reference when you send your trade in to Upscale Audio.

We require receipt of the trade within 30 days of order placement. If the trade is not received within that time, we are authorized to charge you the full retail price of the cartridge you ordered. If the cartridge sent in does not match the trade-in program chosen by the customer, any leftover balance will be charged to the customer.

Gullwing Specifications

•Output (SLR): 0.35mV
•Output (SHR): 0.7mV
•Stylus: Micro-ridge 5x120µm
•Impedance: 38 ohms
•Loading range: >400 ohms
•Weight: 12.2g
•Compliance: 15cu
•Tracking force: 1.8-2g