MC Cadenza Blue Cartridge

MC Cadenza Blue
Tremendous clarity

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 Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details. 

Accuracy level
High performance

The Cadenza Blue is true to the music with a tremendous clarity.

The Cadenza Blue model is using a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever.The coils are made from 6NX (99.9999 %) pure silver wire. An improved winding process on the armature allows a better channel balance.

The soundstage of the Cadenza Blue is wide open and grandiose straight out of the box. Micro dynamic and ambience will be evident when listening to complex compositions. It reaches a very high degree of definition in the perspective, which is very present.

• Channel balance at 1 kHz:  < 1,2 dB
• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec:  500 μV
• Channel separation at 1 kHz:  > 23 dB
• Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz:  +2/-1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz:  80 μm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral:  12 μm/mN
• Stylus type:  Nude FG 70 on Ruby cantilever
• Stylus tip radius:  r/R 6/70
• 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:  50-200 Ohm
• Cartridge body material:  Stainless steel Aluminium
• Cartridge colour:  Blue/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.