MC Cadenza Bronze Cartridge

MC Cadenza Bronze
True high-end

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

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

MC Cadenza Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements

Accuracy level
A reference cartridge

The Cadenza Bronze is a true high-end reference cartridge, conveying music with supreme precision, impact, and dynamics.

The Cadenza Bronze model is using a Replicant 100 stylus and a conical aluminium cantilever. The coil wire is the famous Ortofon Aucurum wire, which is a gold-plated 6NX copper wire.

Field Stabilizing Element (FSE) is used for optimal linearity especially during complex crescendo passages.

The Cadenza Bronze stereo imaging capabilities illuminate the farthest corners of the soundstage in all three dimensions.

• Channel balance at 1 kHz:  < 1 dB
• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec:  400 μV
• Channel separation at 1 kHz:  > 24 dB
• Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz:  +/- 1,5
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz:  80 μm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral:  12 μm/mN
• Stylus type:  Nude Ortofon Replicant on Conical alu.
• Stylus tip radius:  r/R 5/100
• Tracking force range:  2,2-2,7 g
• Tracking force, recommended:  2,5 g
• 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 g

Ortofon-branded products are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase when used in accordance with Ortofon’s user manuals. If a defect arises during the warranty period, Ortofon, at its option will (1) repair the product at no charge or (2) exchange the product with one of equivalent functionality or one that is at least functionally equivalent to the product it replaces. This warranty excludes damage resulting from abuse, accident, modifications, unauthorized repairs, improper installation, or other causes that are not defects in materials and workmanship as well as normal depletion of consumable parts such as styli unless failure has occurred due to a defect in materials or workmanship.