Phono Cartridge Purchase from Asia?


Considering purchasing a Benz Micro Zebrawood L from an Audiogon classified that ships from Asia. I’m a little nervous with it coming from Asia. Does anyone have any experience purchasing from this seller? I wish there was a Benz Micro US distributer. Ugh. 
 

 

 

paulgardner

@alvinnir2 that is good to hear. Makes me feel a bit better about forfeiting the Benz warranty with buying at at discount from Kron. He sounds like he’s a good seller too. Also good to hear you thought the Benz was an upgrade from the Hana SL. I’ve really enjoyed the Hana for the four years I’ve had it. Thanks for the info! 

I've used Kron when replacing Rega Aphelion cartridges, no problems with the products whatsoever and very fast shipping. I'll continue to shop his offerings in the future. 

The seller in question has been selling Benz cartridges (and now a few others as well) for years. I have always wondered where he gets these cartridges, as they are all apparently new? Yet, the factory(s) consistently deny any connection to him, BUT he seems to have unlimited supplies??? IMO, something does NOT pass the smell test here!

One more in favor of Kron. I bought a Benz Wood SL from him, received it promptly and have happily used it for over 2 years. Great guy, based in Hong Kong. His Benz Micro prices haven't gone up in all that time, are way below anywhere else, and you can make an offer, I did.

If anything unfortunate happens to it, I have no qualms about sending it to a relatively large selection good retippers. I think the great intial savings make the risk of no warranty worth it.