MC Cadenza Red vs Cadenza Blue
The Cadenza Blue matches the MC Cadenza Red on compliance (12 cu), output (0.5 mV), and tracking force (2.5 g).
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AnalogStylus Replacements
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,386.80 - $1,732.35
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About the MC Cadenza Red
The Ortofon MC Cadenza Red is a flagship moving coil cartridge that delivers an open, dynamic sound enriched with subtle warmth. The sound picture is relaxed and homogeneous with moderate dynamism, providing excellent spatiality and depth to the stereo image. It features a Nude Fine Line stylus mounted on a cylindrical aluminum cantilever, with 6NX (99.9999% pure) silver wire coils and an improved winding process on the armature for superior channel balance. The cartridge body is constructed from extruded aluminum and stainless steel with cobalt-iron pole pieces. As the entry-level model in the Cadenza series, it represents exceptional quality and performance at its price point, suitable for serious analog enthusiasts seeking world-class MC cartridge performance.
Specifications
Key Specifications
Frequency: 20-20000 Hz
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