{"product_id":"ortofon-cadenza-blue","title":"Ortofon Cadenza Blue","description":"\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh-end moving coil pick-up cartridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNude Fine-Line stylus on aluminium cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWell-suited to all genres of music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehe Cadenza Series of high-end Moving Coil (MC) cartridges was born out of the success of Ortofon's Kontrapunkt and MC Jubilee models. Though these models are amongst the most popular Ortofon has ever produced, the Danish cartridge masters still decided to develop a new range that was even more ambitious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eCadenza\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ecomes from the Italian word for cadence, and refers to the section in a concert where the orchestra stops playing, leaving the soloist to play alone in free time without a strict, regular pulse. A Cadenza can be written or improvised, but it's usually the most elaborate and virtuosic part the solo instrument plays during the whole piece. It therefore seemed fitting that such a capable and nuanced cartridge series should use the same name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy carefully implementing cobalt-iron pole pieces,  using new improved winding processes on the armature, and employing an extruded aluminium housing - amongst other changes - the Cadenza Series is able to out-perform all those that came before it. Like other modern ranges, the Cadenza Series is structured in Ortofon's preferred colour-tier nomenclature; so there are Red, Blue, Bronze, Black and Mono (White) variants available to suit varying budgets and tastes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all modern Ortofon ranges, the introductory cartridge in the Cadenza Series is the Red model. The Cadenza Red is a stylish, high-quality cartridge that boasts a nude fine line stylus with a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The stylus tip radius is r\/R 8\/40µm, allowing the diamond to a read significant amount of the recorded information. The internal coils are made from 6NX (99.9999%) pure silver wire for optimal signal generation, and the improved winding process on the armature allows a better channel balance for good stereo imaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe soundstage of the Cadenza Blue is wide, open and grandiose as soon as you take it out of the box. Micro dynamics and ambience will be evident when listening to complex compositions creating a full and involving performance. The Blue also reaches a very high degree of detail and positioning. It is a true to the music cartridge with a tremendous clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicro dynamic and ambience will be evident when listening to complex compositions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal coils made from 6NX (99.9999%) pure silver wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel aluminium cartridge body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNude FG 70 stylus profile with thin ruby cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56215712301442,"sku":null,"price":1649.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/6652\/0962\/files\/Cadenza-Blue-1_medium_29e8da95-a0a8-4d2a-a0a4-1dba5b5be5a3.jpg?v=1768428464","url":"https:\/\/premiumhomeaudio.co.uk\/products\/ortofon-cadenza-blue","provider":"Premium Home Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}