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MC Cadenza Mono
A true mono cartridge
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 Mono is a true mono cartridge for playing mono microgroove vinyl records.
Accuracy level
Enjoy authentic mono play-back
Find your old records as well as new micro groove mono records and experience the Cadenza Mono!
The Cadenza Mono model is made with a Nude Fine Line stylus and a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The stylus 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. For easy use, the pins are connected so you get the same signal from both pairs of connecting pins.
Sharing internal build with the Cadenza Red and with optimized adjustments for mono playback the sound is relaxed, homogeneous, and moderate.
- Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 450 μV
- Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz: +3/-1 dB
- Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 70 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 Aluminium
- Cartridge colour: Naturel/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.
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