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Ortofon MC Cadenza Bronze - Moving Coil Cartridge delivers exceptional detail and balanced sound, perfect for audiophiles seeking high-resolution analogue playback. The Cadenza Series Ortofon continuously innovates to push the performance and quality of its cartridges. Building on the success of the Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee, the Cadenza series introduces advanced technology for superior analogue sound reproduction. Using cobalt-iron pole pieces, an improved winding process, and extruded aluminium housing, the Cadenza series reveals new possibilities in analogue performance. The range includes a moving coil Cadenza Mono model designed for enthusiasts of microgroove mono records. Key Features MC Cadenza Mono: True mono cartridge for microgroove mono vinyl records MC Cadenza Red: Open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth MC Cadenza Blue: Enhanced dynamics and resolution with detailed reproduction MC Cadenza Bronze: Superior detail and resolution with balanced sound MC Cadenza Black: Ultimate resolution and accuracy, true to the groove The Story Behind Cadenza "Cadenza" (Italian for cadence) refers to a solo passage in a concert where the orchestra pauses, allowing the soloist to perform freely and expressively. Historically, composers began writing out cadenzas in full during the 19th century, creating virtuosic solos that became part of the standard repertoire. Specifications Output voltage at 1000 Hz, 5cm/sec: 0.4 mV Channel balance at 1 kHz: Channel separation at 1 kHz: > 24 dB Channel separation at 15 kHz: > 20 dB Frequency range at -3 dB: 20 - 55 kHz Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: ±1.5 dB Tracking ability at 315 Hz (recommended tracking force): 80 µm Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 12 µm/mN Stylus type: Nude Ortofon Replicant on conical aluminium cantilever Stylus tip radius: r/R 5/100 µm *) Typical value Tracking force range: 2.2 - 2.7 g (22 - 27 mN) Recommended tracking force: 2.5 g (25 mN) Tracking angle: 23° Internal impedance, DC resistance: 5 Ohm Recommended load impedance: 50 - 200 Ohm Cartridge body material: Stainless steel / Aluminium Cartridge colour: Bronze / Black Cartridge weight: 10.7 gram