Ortofon Hi-Fi MC Cadenza Red Moving Coil Cartridge

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The Cadenza Red model is using a Nude Fine Line stylus with a cylindrical aluminium 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 a better channel balance.

The sound picture of Cadenza Red is more relaxed, homogeneous and moderately dynamic in the perspective compared to the Cadenza Blue and have great space and depth in the stereo image.

Technical data

Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec | 0,45 mV
Channel balance | < 1,5 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 | +3/-1
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force *) | 80 μm
Compliance, dynamic, lateral | 12 μm/mN
Stylus type | Nude Fine Line on Alu cantilever
Stylus tip radius | r/R 8/40
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 | 50-500 Ohm
Cartridge body material | Stainless steel Aluminium
Cartridge colour | Red/Black
Cartridge weight | 10,7 g