Item #MC Cadenza Blue

Ortofon Cadenza Blue

Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
Item #MC Cadenza Blue

Ortofon Cadenza Blue

Moving Coil Phono Cartridge
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Overview

The Cadenza Blue model is using a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever. The coils are made from 6NX (99.9999 %) pure silver wire. An improved winding process on the armature allows a better channel balance. The soundstage of Cadenza Blue is wide open and grandiose straight out of the box. Micro dynamics and ambiance will be evident when listening to complex compositions. It reaches a very high degree of definition in the perspective, which is very present.

The Cadenza series
Ortofon constantly looks for new technology to be used in their products and push the performance of existing technology. They assure the highest level of performance and quality. The Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee became market standards and are among their most popular cartridges. Nevertheless, Ortofon decided to develop a new cartridge series that is even more ambitious.

By carefully implementing cobalt-iron pole pieces, new improved winding process on the armature, using extruded aluminum housing in the models as well as other changes, we have been able to reveal new possibilities in performing the analog information. It was also decided to make a more complete range of cartridges, which meant an introduction of a moving coil Cadenza Mono model to support their customers, who have an extended interest in micro groove mono records.

Each of the five Cadenza Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

  • MC Cadenza Mono is a true mono cartridge for playing mono microgroove vinyl records
  • MC Cadenza Red delivers open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth
  • MC Cadenza Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
  • MC Cadenza Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements
  • MC Cadenza Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

Details & Specs

  • Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0,5 mV
  • Channel balance - < 1,2 dB
  • Channel separation at 1 kHz - > 23 dB
  • Channel separation at 15 kHz - > 15 dB
  • Frequency range at -3 dB - 20 Hz - 50 kHz
  • Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz - +2/-1
  • Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 80 μm
  • Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 12 μm/mN
  • Stylus type - Nude FG 70 on Ruby cantilever
  • Stylus tip radius - r/R 6/70
  • Tracking force range - 2,2-2,7 g (22-27 mN)
  • Tracking force recommended - 2,5 g (25 mN)
  • Tracking angle - 20º
  • Internal impedance, DC resistance - 5 Ohm
  • Recommended load impedance - 50-200 Ohm
  • Cartridge body material - Stainless steel Aluminum
  • Cartridge color - Blue/Black
  • Cartridge weight - 10.7 g

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