Benz Micro Glider SL or Acoustical Systems Fidelis Cartridge


I'm looking to replace my Audio Technica AT-33PTG/II cartridge and was looking at the Benz Micro Glider SL and Acoustic Systems Fidelis cartridges, does anyone have any experience with either or both of these cartridges.The cartridge would be mounted on a Jelco TK-850M MKll tonearm on an Acoustic Solid 111Metal with the optional riser stand, playing through a Parasound JC 3+ phono preamp going into a Primaluna Dialogue HP Premium integrated with KT-120 tubes going out to Legacy Focus SE speakers.
Any opinions would be greatly appriciated.I am currently using Nordost Heimdall 2 Speaker Cables and Audio Art AAC Statement e IC Cryo Interconnect Cables, and an AAC IC-3 Phono SE2 Tonearm Cable.
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Showing 1 response by edgewear

Just for the record, the Glider is a low output MC with 0,4 mV output, while the Fidelis is a high output MC, delivering 5,5 mV output according to their website. Apart from a similar price these are likely to be very different systems with different requirements.

I never heard the Fidelis, so it may be the exception to the rule, but most people seem to agree that in general low output MC's sound superior (less coil wire = less moving mass).

Based on my own experience with an older LP (pre 'S' version) I agree with the above description of the Benz sound, which is beguiling as well as forceful. The Jelco by all accounts is a fine arm that will be a good match for the Benz and the Parasound phono amp can easily handle the Glider SL's output. So this would appear to be a very good choice.