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 Benz Micro Wood S series of cartridges incorporate the Benz micro-ridge stylus, coupled to improved generators using new coil windings and refined pole pieces/damper designs. Albert Lukaschek began researching increased performance and uniformity of his crosscoil designs while developing the Benz Ebony H, L and TR models. Experimenting with the length of the solid Boron cantilever revealed how the elasticity of this very stiff material contributed to compliance and trackability.

Development of a grooved rear pole piece for countersinking the o-ring damper, first introduced on the Benz Ruby square plate cartridges, was then adapted to the cross coil designs, given their lower contact area and damping characteristics. The lower mass coils and matched cantilevers of the new S Class retain their real world output levels and with their improved styli, offer higher performance. Music lovers are getting the best performance/value ratio in phono cartridges, regardless of output level. We offer industry leading programs in upgrading previous Benz models to the new 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.

Benz Wood S Low Output Specifications

•Output (Low): 0.4mV
•Output (Medium): 0.8mV
•Output (High): 2.5mV
•Stylus: Micro-ridge 5x120µm
•Impedance: 90 ohms
•Loading range: >1000 ohms
•Weight: 9g
•Compliance: 14cu
•Tracking force: 1.6-1.9g