{"product_id":"benz-micro-ebony-m-mc-tonabnehmer-medium-output","title":"Benz Micro Ebony M MC Cartridge, Medium Output","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro Ebony M is a handcrafted Swiss moving-coil cartridge with medium output voltage and a solid ebony body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ebony M is the medium-output variant in the series: the same hand-wound iron cross coil generator and the same Mozambique ebony body as the Ebony L, but with a noticeably stronger level of 0.8 mV. That makes it fit MC inputs that are missing that last bit of gain headroom at 0.26 mV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Ebony M?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it combines the warm, full-bodied Ebony sound with a more everyday-usable output level. The dense ebony absorbs resonances, the bare micro-ridge diamond (5 × 120 µm) on a solid boron cantilever reads the finest groove structures. Tonal colours come across naturally, voices and wooden instruments gain warmth – and yet no detail gets lost. Not the loudest way to the goal, but often the most uncomplicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA medium-output MC cartridge for MC phono stages with moderate gain, each unit with an individual measurement protocol. Ebony body, iron cross coil, micro-ridge diamond on a boron-rod cantilever. Mounting, alignment and matching to tonearm and phono stage is handled by our workshop in Wädenswil on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho's the Ebony M for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlain talk: the Ebony M is the series' golden middle way – for anyone whose Ebony L stays too quiet on their phono stage, but who doesn't want to jump straight to the H's high-output character. At 0.8 mV it still belongs on an MC input; for a pure MM or tube stage, the Ebony H is the better choice. On medium-mass to heavy arms it comes into its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ebony M is the pragmatic middle of the Ebony series: a warm, natural fundamental tone, but with enough level for phono stages without that last bit of gain headroom. Anyone with a very low-noise high-gain MC stage does a touch finer with the quieter Ebony L; for most real-world chains, the M is the more uncomplicated pick – and that's exactly why we recommend it often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystem type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), Medium Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iron cross coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Ω (manufacturer spec)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003e 35 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStylus profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Micro-Ridge (bare diamond), 5 × 120 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCantilever:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid boron rod, 0.28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mozambique ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.6 – 1.9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 40 h\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScope of delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, stylus brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Ebony L, M and H?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three share an ebony body, iron cross coil and micro-ridge diamond. They differ in output voltage and recommended load: L 0.26 mV for high-gain MC stages, M 0.8 mV for medium MC inputs, H 2.5 mV for MM and tube inputs. We're happy to help you work out which version suits your phono stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an MC phono stage for the Ebony M?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but not a high-gain version. At 0.8 mV, the Ebony M fits MC inputs with moderate gain; Benz specifies at least 35 Ω as the load. On a pure MM input it stays too quiet – there the Ebony H is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the ideal tracking force for the Ebony M?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz specifies 1.6 to 1.9 g. In our workshop in Wädenswil we usually set it around 1.8 g – that's where tracking accuracy and dynamics are most balanced. After around 40 hours of break-in, a second look at the alignment is worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro Ebony M from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the right output variant gets you further than any datasheet detail. We take a look at your phono stage, recommend L, M or H accordingly, and fit the cartridge completely on request. A specialist team with years of experience and our own workshop – get in touch by phone, email or WhatsApp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll find matching turntables under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e, the gain you need under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. The brand's other cartridges are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/benz-micro\"\u003eBENZ Micro\u003c\/a\u003e overview, more cartridges in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e list, cleaning and setup accessories under \u003ca href=\"\/en-ch\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Things Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53232327426384,"sku":null,"price":2295.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/benz-micro-ebony-m-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.png?v=1785439173","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en-ch\/products\/benz-micro-ebony-m-mc-tonabnehmer-medium-output","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}