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Benz micro glider vs dynavector 20X2

Hi every one I have just listened to couple of suggestions of phono cartridges from 2 local dealers. I am wanting to got to a moving coil but can only afford high output phono cartridges. Don't need or have any money spent on upgrading my preamp phono stage. So do not want suggestions on phono stages or upgrades just the 2 cartridges.

I have been suggested 2 moving coil phono cartridges which are
the Dynavector 20X2 H and the Benz Micro Glider High output version.

My preamp is a cary slp-98p tube single ended triode preamp that can support up to as low as 1.4 millivotlts.

Just wondering which has a better build quality and whats the deferences other then sound. Which is a better value And has anyone had any problems with the Benz. And since I have heard benz has been having some problems with there servicing department. Would it be an issue in the future to have it replace the tip on it. compared to the dynavector?
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raymonda
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I've been using a Glider for the past 17 years, most recently with a Soundsmith ruby cant. I've had it in a few different systems, WTRP and highly modded Thorens, as well as, SS or tubes and have enjoyed the performance it has delivered. That is not to knock the Dyna, as I have zero experience with one, but rather, to reinforce the enjoyable sounds delivered by the Benz. BTW, when it is time to retip send it off to Soundsmith for the work. IMO, the ruby cant improves upon an already solid design.

BTW, if you want to get off on the cheap, a Denon 110 gives you about 85% of what the Glider has to offer. However, that other 15% is well worth the added cost. But it is surprising how well the 110 sounds.
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