Tracking Force Range, Benz M2

Benz Micro cartridges generally track in the 2 gram range.  Good Luck!

I will mention that an old Cartridge Comparison Chart I have says 1.8 grams was the recommended tracking force for a "new" Benz M2.  Should that change for a re-tipped cart.?

Dear @fixedincome: If was re-tipped by BM then the VTF stays the same but if was made it by an after market retipper then you may ask him.

R.

Soundsmith always sends his retipped/rebuilt carts back with a tracking force implied.

This is where that whole conversation comes into play that once the cartridge is altered by someone other than the original manufacturer, that the cartridge is no longer that cartridge.  Try to do it by ear.  It should be close to the original spec but sometimes its not. 

tzh21y

This is where that whole conversation comes into play that once the cartridge is altered by someone other than the original manufacturer, that the cartridge is no longer that cartridge.  Try to do it by ear.

Aligning and adjusting a phono cartridge solely by ear is "trial and error" and not likely to yield best results. A test record is the best thing to use to determine ideal VTF.

Hit the "sweet spot" at 2.1 grams!