MC Cadenza Red Cartridge

MC Cadenza Red
A touch of warmth

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 Red delivers open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth.

Accuracy level
Spacious and homogeneous

The sound picture of the Cadenza Red is relaxed, homogeneous, and moderately dynamic and has great space and depth in the stereo image.

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.

• Channel balance at 1 kHz:  < 1,5 dB
• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec:  450 μV
• Channel separation at 1 kHz:  > 23 dB
• Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz:  +3/-1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz:  80 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:  Red/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.