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Cadenza Series

The Cadenza Series of high-end Moving Coil (MC) cartridges was born out of the success of Ortofon's Kontrapunkt and MC Jubilee models. Though these models are amongst the most popular Ortofon has ever produced, the Danish cartridge masters still decided to develop a new range that was even more ambitious.

The name Cadenza comes from the Italian word for cadence, and refers to the section in a concert where the orchestra stops playing, leaving the soloist to play alone in free time without a strict, regular pulse. A Cadenza can be written or improvised, but it's usually the most elaborate and virtuosic part the solo instrument plays during the whole piece. It therefore seemed fitting that such a capable and nuanced cartridge series should use the same name.

 

By carefully implementing cobalt-iron pole pieces,  using new improved winding processes on the armature, and employing an extruded aluminium housing - amongst other changes - the Cadenza Series is able to out-perform all those that came before it. Like other modern ranges, the Cadenza Series is structured in Ortofon's preferred colour-tier nomenclature; so there are Red, Blue, Bronze, Black and Mono (White) variants available to suit varying budgets and tastes. 

 

As with all modern Ortofon ranges, the second cartridge in the Cadenza Series is the Blue model. The Cadenza Blue is a high-quality cartridge that boasts a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever. The improved winding process of the armature ensures better channel balance than any model that came before it at the price. The styling is the same as adorned by it's kin, and the build-quality reflects Ortofon's 100% commitment to a reputable product, and happy customers.

 

The soundstage of the Cadenza Blue is wide, open and grandiose as soon as you take it out of the box. Micro dynamics and ambience will be evident when listening to complex compositions creating a full and involving performance. The Blue also reaches a very high degree of detail and positioning. It is a true to the music cartridge with a tremendous clarity.

 

Key Features:

  • Greater dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
  • Micro dynamic and ambience will be evident when listening to complex compositions
  • Internal coils made from 6NX (99.9999%) pure silver wire
  • Stainless steel aluminium cartridge body
  • Nude FG 70 stylus profile with thin ruby cantilever

 

Hi-Fi News, March 2010 - Outstanding Product Award

Ortofon MC Cadenza Blue

£1,649.00Price
  • Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec): 500μV
    Channel Balance at 1kHz: < 1.2dB
    Channel Separation at 1kHz: > 23dB
    Channel Separation at 15kHz: > 15dB
    Frequency Range (at -3dB): 20Hz - 50kHz
    Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz: -2
    Tracking Ability at 315Hz: Typically 80μm
    Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 12μm / mN
    Stylus Type: Nude FG70
    Cantilever: Ruby
    Stylus Tip Radius r / R: 6 / 70μm
    Tracking Force Range: 2.2 - 2.7g (22 - 27mN)
    Recommended Tracking Force: 2.5g (25mN)
    Tracking Angle: 20º
    Internal Impedance / DC Resistance:
    Recommended Load Impedance: 50 - 200Ω
    Cartridge Body Material: Stainless Steel Aluminium
    Cartridge Colour: Blue / Black
    Cartridge Weight: 10.7g
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