Benz Micro H2 or Grado???

Absolutely go with the Grado. MUCH MORE musical cartridge
without a doubt. The Grado has greater depth of field and
that famous Grado Midrange so very famous for decades!
Grado also has a much greater musical pace/bounce. They
also stand behind their products better than anyone in the
industry. If you want to hear the MUSIC (what else is
important?) get the Grado!

My system:
Plinius Cd-Lat
Aesthetix Io
VPI TNT 3 w/ JMW 10
Wisdom Audio D75's

I recently bought a Benz H2 for my VPI rig and I am very happy with the combo. The Benz tracks extremely well and has a somewhat laid back presentation. It doesn't seem to put it's signiture into the equation. Additionally the VPI/Benz extracts tons of info from LP's and pesents a large, deep soundstage. Also note,the H2 can stand up to the detailed nature of the Maggies. I am in the process upgrading my system around my last two purchases (Wisdoms and the VPI). While I've got some holes to fill in the chain, the H2 isn't one of them.

There is no way a Grado can compete with a Benz wood series cartridge. I have owned both and still own the L2. Hands down winner. Yes the Grado might have a "lusher" midrange, but it doesn't have the tracking ability, transparency or articulate bottom of the Benz.

Oz

Well, as always, we get confident votes for each of them. I have not heard the Benz, but was really pleased with the $1100 Grado. So could the tone arm match be the deciding factor for each?

Ozzy...No way! really? I beg to differ. You didn't mention the grado model for comparison.