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I can't get a wood bodied Benz anymore

I talked to the distributor and he isn't getting this cartridge anymore. What cartridge would be the closest to this cartridge. I talked to a couple of dealers but I got the Impression they were trying trying to sell what they had. I would like your unbiased opinion. Thank you.
taters
jperry
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Buy one of these listed below for sale on Audiogon. No affiliation with either seller.

Oracle Audio Thalia High Output Cart (Benz Micro Ebony H)

Benz Micro LP-S Cartridge Low Hours
taters OP
1,149 posts
 
I have an S generation of the original L-2.
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drrsutliff
864 posts
 
I have a Benz Ebony H that I sent to SoundSmith for a retip since there where no replacements avaliable. I paid extra to retain the original cantilever and just had them replace the diamond. It continues to make beautiful music for me and I probably will have it retipped again when it is in need.
taters OP
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I heard when you do that it doesn't sound the same. Plus I was told it takes 6 to 8 months get back the cartridge.
salectric
755 posts
 
I had SoundSmith do a "re-tip only" on my Benz LP and I think it sounds the same as it did prior to the retipping, just with a whole lot better tracking since the stylus tip is no longer worn. The retipping didn't take all that long, maybe 6 weeks or so, and was within the time frame quoted by SS.
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