{"product_id":"benzmicrogullwingshr","title":"Benz Micro Gullwing SHR MC Cartridge, High Output","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Benz Micro Gullwing SHR is an open-design Swiss moving-coil cartridge with high output voltage, a rhodium-plated brass frame and an iron-free ruby cross generator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanically it's the twin of the SLR: the same open Gullwing architecture, the same milled brass frame from the LP S family, the same 12.2 g. The two are distinguished only by the winding – the SHR delivers roughly double the signal at \u003cstrong\u003e0.7 mV\u003c\/strong\u003e. That's exactly what makes it the less demanding of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Gullwing SHR?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause not every good phono stage is a high-gain machine. Tube stages often sit at 50 to 60 dB, and there a 0.34 mV cartridge quickly turns into an exercise in noise. The SHR fixes this at the root: the ruby generator, oversized neodymium magnet and Micro-Ridge diamond stay untouched, only the level rises. You get ruby finesse without the level headaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-output MC for MC inputs with moderate gain and for tube phono stages in the 50 to 60 dB range. Open design, rhodium-plated brass frame, iron-free ruby cross generator with neodymium magnet, Micro-Ridge on a boron cantilever. On request we mount and align it completely – the exposed coils prefer a steady hand over bravery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Gullwing SHR for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlainly put: ideal if you have a good but not extremely low-noise MC or tube phono stage and still want ruby-level performance. If you own a top-tier high-gain MC stage, the quieter SLR gets you a touch further. And if you only have an MM input anyway, a moving-magnet cartridge is the better fit – high output doesn't turn an MC into an MM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SHR brings real ruby finesse to phono stages that don't have the last reserve of gain, tube stages explicitly included. Open design and brass frame deliver openness up top and authority in the bass, and the strong output makes integration pleasantly uncomplicated. If you own a top-tier high-gain MC stage, the SLR serves you a touch more finely – for everyone else, the SHR is the more sensible half of the twin pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartridge type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moving Coil (MC), High Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerator:\u003c\/strong\u003e iron-free ruby cross with oversized neodymium magnet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 mV (at 3.54 cm\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended load impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt; 400 Ω (often 47 kΩ with tube stages)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended phono gain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 – 60 dB\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\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e brass, rhodium-plated, open design without housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTracking force:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 – 2.0 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.2 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e individual measurement protocol, mounting screws, spirit level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need an MC or MM input for the Gullwing SHR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn MC input. Despite the high output, the SHR is a true moving-coil cartridge. At 0.7 millivolts it suits MC inputs with moderate gain and tube phono stages in the 50 to 60 decibel range. It can work with very high-gain MM inputs – we check that for you beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich load resistance suits the Gullwing SHR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBenz recommends more than 400 ohms at an internal impedance of 38 ohms. On tube stages the SHR often runs very naturally at 47 kilohms. The best value depends on your phono stage, so we try it out on your chain rather than claiming a fixed number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I clean an open cartridge like the Gullwing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNever with compressed air. A very soft stylus brush, always from back to front, occasionally a dry brush for the brass frame, and a minimal dose of cleaning gel for the diamond. The exposed coils don't tolerate rough handling or cotton swabs getting too close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSHR or SLR – which Gullwing suits me?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour phono stage decides. If it has more than 60 decibels of gain and is very low-noise, go for the SLR at 0.34 millivolts. If you're at 50 to 60 decibels or run a tube stage, the SHR at 0.7 millivolts is the more assured choice. Mechanically the two are identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Benz Micro Gullwing SHR from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause matching it to your phono stage determines the sound, especially with high output. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil mount, align and tune the Gullwing to your chain – gain and load included. Call us on 044 680 22 00 or message us on WhatsApp at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/41765342200\"\u003e076 534 22 00\u003c\/a\u003e (text only, no calls).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right phono stage in the 50 to 60 dB range is under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/phono-vorverstarker\"\u003ePhono Preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, the matching turntable under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler\"\u003eTurntables\u003c\/a\u003e. More cartridges are in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tonabnehmer\"\u003eCartridges\u003c\/a\u003e overview, the brand's full range under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/benz-micro\"\u003eBENZ Micro\u003c\/a\u003e, care and alignment tools under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll Vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BENZ Micro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989490725200,"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-gullwing-shr-mc-tonabnehmer-schraegansicht.jpg?v=1785439144","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/benzmicrogullwingshr","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}