cartridge question

Hi stringreen,

both cartridges offer a great resolution. The dynamics are not bad
as well  ;-)

The Audio Technica ART 9 is definitively on the neutral side whereas
the Benz LPS is significantly warmer.

In the end it is a matter of personal taste which one you prefer and
which one fits best to the rest of your system.

If I only had the choice of these two I would go for the Benz.

yes....although I haven't heard the Art9, I know the LPS, and like it a lot....just its getting long in the tooothe

have both. some would say the ART is a bit more extended, with the benz being on the warmer side, but also need to watch the loading. If lightly loaded the ART can seem thin and extended. with proper loading a great cart. would have to say the ART is a better tracker..and would agree with orig poster on lps getting a tad long in the tooth.

@stringreen , have you considered sending the Benz in to Peter for a rebuild / new stylus? If you still like the sound the SS should be able to - if anything - take it up a notch. If looking for something a little different, then I can't help in this area. Haven't heard the ART-9.