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benz micro mc3 set up question

I am looking for info on setting up an old Benz Micro MC3. I am using a BAT pk10 BAT vk5i BAT VK500 CJ EV2000,
Oracle MK3 SME V. I have it set at 2.0 grams and 1k load. I have the gain turned up to 18db on the pk10. It is an older cartridge and I think it sounds real good but I hear some gargage on the high end at times and the mid seems rolled off. It may be my imagination or the recording. My question is the load. Has anyone set one up lately and have specs.I am also looking for a different cartridge, possible Benz Ruby 3 or Koestu rosewood. Something that matches up to my system without overkill. Any opinions would be appreciated. I listen to a lot of older rock and blues.
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xiekitchen
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I had a MC3 for over 10 years... I was always happy with it... you have it loaded correctly at 1 Kohm and 2 grams... it should have good midrange not rolled off at 1 Kohm loading.. check if possibly not mounted correctly??
or maybe needs retip at this point. I now have the Benz Silver Ref. and like it a little better.
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