Matching SUT for Benz Micro MC Gold

I think that the Lukaschek PP1-T9 should be an ideal match but they sell for @ $1,500. With an internal impedance of 20 ohm a regular mc SUT with loading options should be more than enough at this level.

Any recommendations?

f456gt02-20-2021 5:22pm

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millercarbon Details Discussions Posts This discussion 12,531 posts 02-20-2021 at 10:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Decware makes a couple different ones, with a trade-in program so you can exchange as needed for different cartridges.
chakster Details Discussions Posts This discussion 6,144 posts 02-21-2021 at 11:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Did you try this MC without SUT? Why do you need a SUT?
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,469 posts 02-21-2021 at 02:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I searched for SUT with variations for future changes, finally chose this vintage Fidelity Research FRT-4 https://darklanternforowen.wordpress.com/2021/01/01/fidelity-research-frt-4-mc-cartridge-transformer... I got a lot of SUT advice in this discussion that helped me make that choice https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/which-sut-for-3mv-10-ohms-mc-cartridge-into-3mv-mm-input-sens... ................................ That cartridge has an elliptical stylus. I enjoyed elliptical for a long time, however: I suggest you consider a cartridge with an advanced stylus: MicroLine, Shibata, SAS. Perhaps a MM cartridge now, hear the advantages of that stylus upgrade, or a MC with advanced stylus, similar output to your Benz so a chosen SUT will handle either. ...................................

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