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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether enjoying vocals, jazz, classical, or modern recordings, the MC Cadenza Red offers an effortless musical presentation with remarkable depth, openness, and smooth refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-output moving coil (MC) phono cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNude Fine Line diamond stylus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision aluminum cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-pure 6NX (99.9999%) silver coil wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved armature winding for enhanced channel balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide, spacious stereo imaging with natural warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelaxed, homogeneous, and highly musical presentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in Denmark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#f39c12;\"\u003eDESIGN \u0026amp; 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