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.
Spacious and homogeneous,
Accuracy level
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.
Push the performance,
The Cadenza series
At Ortofon, we perpetually seek fresh technologies to incorporate into our products, driving the advancement of current technologies. This commitment ensures the attainment of the utmost performance and quality. The Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee have set benchmarks in the market, emerging as some of our most sought-after cartridges. Yet, in spite of this success, Ortofon has chosen to embark on the development of a novel cartridge series that aspires to even greater heights.
Each of the five Cadenza Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations.
The MC Cadenza Red delivers open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth.
Specifications
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