Is Benz Micro no longer in business?

FWIW - In addition to retip services Soundsmith is taking Benz cartidges in trade for some of its more expensive cartridges. The Soundsmith trade-in program is not as good as the Benz trade-up program. However, you might be waiting quite a long time to use the Benz trade-up program.

I spoke to my dealer today and he told me that for all intents and purposes, Benz is no more. Albert Lukasheck apparently has " lost interest" in the line and has decided to shelve the production. Seems a little crazy as there was continued interest worldwide in the cartridge, BUT this is the situation. As a Benz owner, I am disappointed, however, it is time to move on. Lyra and others beckon........

No big deal , move on to better sounding cartridges from Lyra and Dynavector :-)

The Health from some of the Benz Team is not the best, they need much time for their projects ...

Agree with Downunder. Benz makes nothing that compares to Atlas, Titan i, XV-1s. XV-1t, and Tae Kaitora.