Ortofon - MC Cadenza Red - Moving Coil Phono Cartridge

The Ortofon MC Cadenza Red is the entry point into the acclaimed Cadenza Series, delivering an engaging blend of openness, musicality, and warmth. Designed to provide a spacious, natural presentation with excellent dynamics, the MC Cadenza Red offers an inviting listening experience that remains faithful to the recording while adding a touch of analog richness.

Featuring a Nude Fine Line diamond stylus mounted to a precision aluminum cantilever, the MC Cadenza Red delivers outstanding groove tracking, low distortion, and impressive detail retrieval. Combined with ultra-pure 6NX (99.9999%) silver coil wire and an improved armature winding process, it produces a wide, homogeneous soundstage with excellent channel balance and exceptional stereo imaging.

Whether enjoying vocals, jazz, classical, or modern recordings, the MC Cadenza Red offers an effortless musical presentation with remarkable depth, openness, and smooth refinement.

FEATURES

• Low-output moving coil (MC) phono cartridge
• Nude Fine Line diamond stylus
• Precision aluminum cantilever
• Ultra-pure 6NX (99.9999%) silver coil wire
• Improved armature winding for enhanced channel balance
• Wide, spacious stereo imaging with natural warmth
• Relaxed, homogeneous, and highly musical presentation
• Designed and manufactured in Denmark

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

• Fine Line Stylus: The Nude Fine Line diamond stylus provides excellent groove contact for accurate tracking, low distortion, and smooth, detailed playback across the frequency spectrum.
• Aluminum Cantilever: A lightweight cylindrical aluminum cantilever delivers stable tracking performance while maintaining a natural tonal balance and excellent transient response.
• 6NX Pure Silver Coils: Ultra-pure 6NX (99.9999%) silver coil wire maximizes signal purity while contributing to exceptional clarity, openness, and low-level detail retrieval.
• Improved Generator Design: Enhanced armature winding improves channel balance and stereo separation, producing a wide, spacious, and highly coherent soundstage.
• Cadenza Series Performance: The MC Cadenza Red delivers open, dynamic sound with a subtle touch of warmth, offering an engaging and balanced listening experience across every musical genre.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type: Low Output Moving Coil (MC) Phono Cartridge
• Channel Balance @ 1 kHz: <1.5 dB
• Output Voltage: 450 μV @ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec
• Channel Separation @ 1 kHz: >23 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+3 / -1 dB)
• Tracking Ability: 80 μm @ 315 Hz
• Dynamic Compliance (Lateral): 12 μm/mN
• Stylus: Nude Fine Line on Aluminum Cantilever
• Stylus Tip Radius: r/R 8/40 μm
• Tracking Force Range: 2.2 – 2.7 g
• Recommended Tracking Force: 2.5 g
• Tracking Angle: 20°
• Internal Impedance (DC Resistance): 5 Ω
• Recommended Load Impedance: 50–500 Ω
• Cartridge Body Material: Stainless Steel / Aluminum
• Finish: Red / Black
• Weight: 10.7 g
• Manufactured: Denmark