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Ortofon MC CadenzaBronze Moving CoilCartridge

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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: < 1 dB
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

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