Just to clarify that I am asking about the Gullwing SLR..It is NOT one step above the Glider..This has a list price of $3000. See below for description:
INTRODUCING THE BENZ SLR GULLWING!
SLR stands for S Class, L for Luft or air in German, and R for Ruby. Gullwing is the homage to the world famous Benz Glider symbol. At first glance, the SLR resembles the audiophile favorite Glider, but the new SLR Gullwing is derived from the highly regarded Benz Ruby and the new LP S-Class.
For those without the requisite gain in their phono preamp to enjoy the SLR, Benz has introduced the SHR Gullwing with double the output voltage of the SLR. Benz spent many hours listening and testing to ensure the SHR retained as much of the SLR's sonic character as possible.
An open air design like the Glider, the SLR is the only Benz cartridge other then the LP S with a frame machined from Brass. The generator uses the square ruby plate and oversized neodymium magnet similar to the Benz Ruby. Finally, the Benz Dynascan, combining the Gyger S stylus side bonded to a solid boron cantilever at the Benz Swiss factory by hand, complete this outstanding cartridge.
Open, sweet, detailed and dynamic, the Benz SLR Gullwing is more than a Super Glider. Think of it as the convertible sports coupe version of the LP S
INTRODUCING THE BENZ SLR GULLWING!
SLR stands for S Class, L for Luft or air in German, and R for Ruby. Gullwing is the homage to the world famous Benz Glider symbol. At first glance, the SLR resembles the audiophile favorite Glider, but the new SLR Gullwing is derived from the highly regarded Benz Ruby and the new LP S-Class.
For those without the requisite gain in their phono preamp to enjoy the SLR, Benz has introduced the SHR Gullwing with double the output voltage of the SLR. Benz spent many hours listening and testing to ensure the SHR retained as much of the SLR's sonic character as possible.
An open air design like the Glider, the SLR is the only Benz cartridge other then the LP S with a frame machined from Brass. The generator uses the square ruby plate and oversized neodymium magnet similar to the Benz Ruby. Finally, the Benz Dynascan, combining the Gyger S stylus side bonded to a solid boron cantilever at the Benz Swiss factory by hand, complete this outstanding cartridge.
Open, sweet, detailed and dynamic, the Benz SLR Gullwing is more than a Super Glider. Think of it as the convertible sports coupe version of the LP S