Benz Wood SL Very lean from the start


Does anyone know if and when the Benz Wood SL will truly break in? I just installed it with new phono cables from Zu, Bob's Cinemag SUT and the BAT VK-P5 phono. I realize that all these are brand new and in need of breaking in, but the Benz seems weak in all areas compared to my Ortofon Rondo Blue that I have. Any help and suggestions would be appreciated. Also, did I make a mistake in not getting the Benz Glider and saving money? Thanks.
ksl822

Showing 1 response by mjordanas

Ksl822, I do not know about Wood but my Glider turned 180 degrees to better in sound quality when climbed over mysterious 40 hour mark. So just keep spinning.

You did not made a mistake, I did a mistake getting Glider instead of Wood. Wood is considered sweet spot. I ran Glider for 200 hours but dropped it for a Denon DL103, Denon gave me so much meat on the bone, that it was embarrasing (for a Glider). Maybe its all in system matching, but I do not how people enjoying Gliders, its still a good cart, and plays certains record very fine, is amazing tracker, but IMO overpriced. The old MSRP $799 represents Glider value better.