Ortofon Cadenza Red Moving Coil Cartridge
The Ortofon MC Cadenza Red, named after the Italian term for a solo passage in music, offers an unparalleled auditory experience.
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Ortofon MC Cadenza Red: A Symphony of Warmth and Precision
The Ortofon MC Cadenza Red, named after the Italian term for a solo passage in music, offers an unparalleled auditory experience. It captures the essence of musical performances with its open, dynamic sound and a hint of warmth, ensuring each listening session is both detailed and enjoyable.
Exceptional Engineering for Superb Sound
Equipped with a Nude Fine Line stylus and a cylindrical aluminum cantilever, the Cadenza Red excels in tracing the grooves of your records with precision. The stylus tip radius of r/R 8/40 µm ensures that every note and nuance is accurately reproduced, providing a listening experience that is both expansive and immersive.
Warmth, Depth, and Detail
The Cadenza Red's sound profile is relaxed and homogeneous, with a moderate dynamic range that delivers great space and depth in the stereo image. Its ability to create a detailed soundstage allows listeners to uncover the intricate layers of their favorite compositions.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Channel Balance at 1 kHz | < 1.5 dB |
| Output Voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec | 450 μV |
| Channel Separation at 1 kHz | > 23 dB |
| Channel Separation at 15 kHz | > 15 dB |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz, +3/-1 dB |
| Tracking Ability at 315Hz at Recommended Tracking Force | 80 μm |
| Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral | 12 μm/mN |
| Stylus Type | Nude Fine Line on Al. Cantilever |
| Stylus Tip Radius | r/R 8/40 |
| Tracking Force Range | 2.2-2.7 g |
| Recommended Tracking Force | 2.5 g |
| Tracking Angle | 20° |
| Internal Impedance, DC Resistance | 5 Ohm |
| Recommended Load Impedance | 50-500 Ohm |
| Cartridge Body Material | Stainless Steel Aluminium |
| Cartridge Color | Red/Black |
| Cartridge Weight | 10.7 g |
The Ortofon MC Cadenza Red sets a new standard for cartridges in its class, offering an unmatched blend of warmth, depth, and precision. It promises a remarkable listening experience for audiophiles and music lovers who seek the highest quality in sound reproduction.
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Exceptions: Open box headphones, cartridges, and stylus’ are subject to a 15% restocking fee. Opened in-ear headphones and turntables cartridges or stylus’ with a broken needle are non-returnable.
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