MC Cadenza Red - A Touch of Warmth

Cadenza, derived from the Italian word "cadence," designates a segment within a musical performance, typically a concert, where the orchestra ceases to play, allowing the soloist to perform independently, unrestrained by a strict rhythmic pattern.

This solo passage, known as a cadenza, typically showcases the most ornate and virtuosic playing by the solo instrument throughout the composition. As the cadenza concludes, the orchestra resumes its presence, often bringing the movement to its culmination.

The MC Cadenza Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth.

Spacious and Homogeneous Accuracy

The sound picture of the Cadenza Red is relaxed, homogeneous, and moderately dynamic, with great space and depth in the stereo image.

The Cadenza Red model uses a Nude Fine Line stylus with a cylindrical aluminum cantilever. The stylus tip radius is r/R 8/40 µm.

The coils are made from 6NX (99.9999%) pure silver wire. An improved winding process on the armature allows for better channel balance.

Push the Performance - The Cadenza Series

At Ortofon, we perpetually seek fresh technologies to incorporate into our products, driving the advancement of current technologies. This commitment ensures the attainment of the utmost performance and quality. The Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee have set benchmarks in the market, emerging as some of our most sought-after cartridges. Yet, despite this success, Ortofon has chosen to embark on the development of a novel cartridge series that aspires to even greater heights.

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

The MC Cadenza Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth.

Specifications:

• Channel balance at 1 kHz: < 1.5 dB
• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/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 315 Hz 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
• Tracking force, recommended: 2.5 g
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance: 5 Ohm
• Recommended load impedance: 50-500 Ohm
• Cartridge body material: Stainless steel aluminum
• Cartridge color: Red/Black
• Cartridge weight: 10.7 g