Benz Micro is an esteemed maker of Swiss-crafted moving-coil phono cartridges, with origins tracing back to the 1980s under founder Ernst Benz. The brand is recognized for its meticulous, hand-assembled designs—ranging from entry-level MC Silver and MC Gold models to premium series like ACE, Wood, Ebony, Ruby, Glider, Gullwing, and Reference—emphasizing sonic purity, resonance control, and upgrade potential