This will be my first low output moving coil. Several of you have talked about how impressed you were with different models of low output moving coil cartridges. My concern is how well the Rotel phono preamp will work with a low output cart. The only adjustment on the unit is the switch for mm/mc. I worry the preamp might be the limiting factor.

The Benz Gold is priced at $350 but by trading in an old cart you can purchase it for $225. I wanted to hold onto some money in case I like the cartridge and find I will need a new preamp. In the future I will be able to trade the cartridge in for a better one in the Benz line and receive a good discount. All that I have read indicates I should be happy with it.

I will post my reactions to the cartridge after I have lived with it for several days. I considered the Dynavector and the AT movingcoil but was happy with the price of the Benz.