Ortofon MC Cadenza Black Moving Coil Cartridge – Ortofon

The Cadenza Black model features a Nude Shibata stylus with a boron cantilever. The effective mass of the stylus/cantilever system is extremely low due to the use of a very thin boron rod. This material is extremely stiff and transmits sound vibrations faster than aluminium. It also uses the WRD (Wide Range Damping-system), controlling the high and low frequency damping separately. Cadenza Black is optimized for an amazing tonal neutrality, dynamics and purity of sound. It is high performing on areas like detail, consistency and sound staging, while still retaining a fluid body and ample musicality.

Product Details:

• Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. 0.3 mV
• Channel balance at 1kHz < 0.8 dB
• Channel separation at 1kHz > 27 dB
• Channel separation at 15 kHz > 20 dB
• Frequency range at -3dB 20 – 60,000 Hz
• Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz +1.5/0
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force 90 µm
• Compliance, dynamic lateral 16 µm/mN
• Stylus type Nude Shibata, Boron cantilever
• Stylus tip radius r/R 6/50 µm
• Tracking force range 2.0-2.5 g (20-25 mN)
• Tracking force recommended 2.3 g (23 mN)
• Tracking angle 20°
• Internal impedance, DC resistance 5 Ohm
• Recommended load resistance > 10 Ohm
• Cartridge weight 10.7 g
• Cartridge body material Stainless steel / Aluminum

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