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Opinons on Ortofon 2M Bronze vs. Benz Micro Gold

Considering one of these carts. Anyone have any opinions in terms of how each one sounds? I had a Benz Micro MC20E2 and it was damaged, so am considering the Gold. I liked the sound of the 20E2 which is why I'm thinking about getting the Gold. Friend of mine says he likes the MM Ortofon 2M Bronze a lot, and that you can easily upgrade to the 2M Black by changing out the removable stylus with that of the Black, if and when the stylus needs replacing (i.e. worn out). Would appreciate your observations.

Thanks,

Anovak
anovak
anovak OP
60 posts
 
Thanks for your info, Johnnyb53. I have a Nottingham Spacedeck with the Spacearm. I was of the impression that the Benz Micro Gold was a low output cart (0.4mV)? Maybe I'm not correct about that? Also, I can get $100 off the Gold with my old MC20E2 as a trade-in even though the cantilever is snapped off (cleaning lady with a mean duster and my oversight in not putting the plastic protector back on it the night before....:-(

In any case, good to know about the AT150MLX and will keep it in my considerations.

Thanks again.

Anovak
anovak OP
60 posts
 
Forgot to finish that thought:

"Also, I can get $100 off the Gold with my old MC20E2 as a trade-in even though the cantilever is snapped off (cleaning lady with a mean duster and my oversight in not putting the plastic protector back on it the night before....:-("

Which, basically, I buy the Gold for $325.....same price as the AT150MLX. Valid point about the replaceable stylus.
tbromgard
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No experience with the Benz. I had the bronze on a sota comet tt with rb300 arm, it is very relaxed and doesnt call attention to itself. It is ultimately very musical and easy to live with.The upgrade path (to black) is a plus as well.

FYI-I currenty have a Origin Live Aurora table with OL silver mk 2 arm with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge. I have better results with the OL/silver2/blue set up than the comet/rb300/bronze.
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