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Ortofon Cadenza Red Moving Coil Cartridge

Ultimate Value for Money From A Fuller Sound Moving Coil

The introductory cartridge to the coveted Cadenza series of high-end moving coil pick-up cartridges is the Cadenza Red. This stylish, high-quality cartridge boasts a nude fine line stylus with a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The stylus tip radius is r/R 8/40µm. The coils are made from 6NX (99.9999%) pure silver wire. An improved winding process on the armature allows a better channel balance for good stereo imaging.

The sound picture of the Cadenza Red is more relaxed, homogeneous and moderately dynamic in the perspective compared to the Cadenza Blue. It also has a great space and depth in the stereo image.

Features and Benefits


Exceptional performance for price


Wide Range Damping System as used in the MC Anna and MC A95


Optimised for fuller, more relaxed presentation and moderate dynamics


Ortofon Nude Fineline stylus and aluminium Cantilever


Detailed Specifications:


Output Voltage (at 1kHz, 5cm/sec): 450 μV


Channel Balance at 1kHz: < 1.2dB


Channel Separation at 1kHz: > 23dB


Channel Separation at 15kHz: > 15dB


Frequency Range (at -3dB): 20 Hz – 50 kHz


Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz: +3 / -1 dB


Tracking Ability at 315Hz: Typically 80μm


Compliance, Dynamic, Lateral: 12μm / mN


Stylus Type: Nude Fine Line


Cantilever: Aluminium


Stylus Tip Radius r / R: 8 / 40


Tracking Force Range: 2.2 – 2.7g (22 – 27mN)


Recommended Tracking Force: 2.5g (25mN)


Tracking Angle: 20º


Internal Impedance / DC Resistance: 50Ω


Recommended Load Impedance: 50 – 500Ω


Cartridge Body Material: Stainless Steel Aluminium


Cartridge Colour: Red / Black


Cartridge Weight: 10.7g


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