{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-cadenza-blue","title":"Ortofon MC Cadenza Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC Cadenza Blue is a low-output moving-coil cartridge with an FG-70 stylus on a ruby cantilever and coils of pure 6NX silver wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sits at the heart of the Cadenza series and delivers a surprisingly large share of what its pricier siblings can do – at a friendlier price. Straight out of the box, it plays open and big.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Cadenza Blue?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ruby cantilever is extremely rigid and light – that keeps moving mass low and playback fast. The FG-70 stylus tracks the groove precisely. The coils are wound from 6NX silver wire (99.9999%); an improved winding technique delivers cleaner channel balance. Sounds like a datasheet – in practice it means clear, well-ordered music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnormous clarity and a wide-open, grand soundstage. On complex recordings, micro-dynamics and space stand out clearly, the perspective is present and clearly defined. The Blue plays maturely and with a clear overview, without ever sounding cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Cadenza Blue for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners looking for an entry into the upper Cadenza league who value clarity and soundstage. Plain talk: the very deepest depth and the last bit of weight remain reserved for the Black and Bronze – in return, the Blue gives you a great deal of cartridge for the money. An MC-capable phono stage is mandatory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Blue is the series' secret sensible pick: plenty of resolution, a large soundstage, a fair price. Anyone looking for a high-quality MC cartridge without reaching for the top shelf should have it on their list. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil help you match it correctly to your tonearm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC cartridge (Moving Coil, Low Output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: Nude FG 70 on ruby cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: r\/R 6\/70 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s): 0.5 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: \u0026lt; 1.2 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation (1 kHz): \u0026gt; 23 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel separation (15 kHz): \u0026gt; 15 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range (-3 dB): 20–50,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response (20 Hz–20 kHz): +2 \/ -1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability (315 Hz): 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompliance (dynamic, lateral): 12 µm\/mN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking force: 2.2–2.7 g (recommended 2.5 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking angle: 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal impedance (DC): 5 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended load impedance: 50–200 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil wire: 6NX pure silver (99.9999%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing material: stainless steel \/ aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: blue \/ black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 10.7 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat phono stage does the Ortofon Cadenza Blue need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable phono preamp or a step-up transformer. With an output voltage of 0.5 mV, the Blue is among the slightly stronger low-output MCs; Ortofon recommends a load impedance of 50 to 200 ohms. We at HD Zürisee set that up for you correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the Blue worth it compared to the Bronze?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDepends on your budget. The Blue offers plenty of clarity and a large soundstage at a friendlier price; the Bronze adds warmth, weight and a finer stylus profile. For many systems, the Blue is the sensible entry point into the upper Cadenza league.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich tonearm suits the Cadenza Blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA medium-mass tonearm harmonises well. With a dynamic compliance of 12 µm\/mN and a weight of 10.7 g, the Blue is undemanding in combination. We check the ideal resonance frequency together with you if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon Cadenza Blue at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we tell you honestly when the Blue is exactly right – and when the extra cost of the Bronze is worth it. As an authorised dealer in Wädenswil, we advise you on tonearm and phono stage, and Mauri aligns the system professionally on request. Call us or write.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet more out of the Blue: find alignment tools and matching accessories under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, everything for a clean groove under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003eRecord cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything else around the turntable is shown under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eEverything vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989548790096,"sku":"303423","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-blue-mc-tonabnehmer-perspektive-links.png?v=1786615292","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-blue","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}