Scheu Analog MC SL Moving Coil Cartridge Based on Benz Micro

The new MC Scheu SL cartridge is a fine supplement to our family of stylus pick-ups. It is based on the well known Benz Micro ACE S. Each pick-up is hand-made, individually measured out and audio tested.
The low-output pick-up MC Scheu SL is equipped with a Namiki micro-ridge diamond stylus tip. We are convinced of the advantages of supplying only low-output variants. The MC Scheu SL has an output of about 0.4 mV running at a speed of 3.54 cm/s.
Physical

System type:
Moving Coil

Cantilever:
Solid boron rod, 0.28 mm diameter

Stylus:
Nude line-contact diamond, mirror polished

Stylus tip radius:
3 x 60 μm

Vertical tracking angle (VTA):
20 degrees

Coil:
Pure iron cross

Weight:
8,8 gr

Electrical

Output voltage:
ca. 0.4 mV @ 3.54 cm/s

Internal impedance:
ca. 12 ohms

Frequency response:
20Hz – 20kHz +/- 1 dB

Channel balance:
< 0.5dB Channel separation:
> 35 dB @ 1 kHz

Dynamic

Tracking ability:
at 315 Hz at a tracking force of 2 grams: 80 µm

Dynamic compliance:
15 µm/mN

Setup Instructions

Recommended loading:
100 – 47.000 Ohm

Recommended tracking force:
1.7 – 2.0 gr

Optimum tracking force:
1.7 – 1.8 gr

Recommended tonearm mass:
Medium to high

Optimum working temperature:
23° C

Break-in period:
40 hours