{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-cadenza-red","title":"Ortofon MC Cadenza Red","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ortofon MC Cadenza Red is a low-output moving-coil cartridge with a Fine Line stylus on an aluminum cantilever and coils of pure 6NX silver wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's the entry point into the Cadenza series — and a confident one: plenty of space, plenty of depth, and a relaxed, homogeneous sound that never feels like a budget option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Cadenza Red?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fine Line stylus reads the groove more finely than a simple elliptical profile and extracts more information. The coils are wound from 6NX silver wire (99.9999%), and an improved winding process improves channel balance. The Red shares the same internal construction as the Cadenza Mono — solid engineering, honestly executed, without showing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll hear\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA relaxed, homogeneous and pleasantly dynamic sound with plenty of space and depth in the stereo image. The Red plays effortlessly and musically, without swallowing detail. A cartridge you can listen to records with for hours instead of analyzing your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the Cadenza Red for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vinyl listeners looking for high-quality MC sound at the reasonable entry price of the Cadenza series. Bottom line: more resolution, punch and soundstage come with the Blue, Bronze and Black — the Red is the relaxed, enjoyment type, not the analyst. An MC-capable phono stage is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Red is a rewarding entry into the Cadenza world: musical, spacious and honest for the money. If you're stepping up from a Quintet, you'll hear the jump immediately. We at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil will tell you whether the Red is enough or whether stepping up to the Blue is worth it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: MC cartridge (moving coil, low output)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus profile: nude Fine Line on aluminum cantilever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTip radius: r\/R 8\/40 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutput voltage (1 kHz, 5 cm\/s): 0.45 mV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel balance: \u0026lt; 1.5 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): +3 \/ -1 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking ability (315 Hz): 80 µm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStylus compliance (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: 50–500 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoil wire: 6NX pure silver (99.9999%)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing material: stainless steel \/ aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: red \/ 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\u003eWhich phono stage does the Ortofon Cadenza Red need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn MC-capable phono preamp or a step-up transformer. At 0.45 mV the Red is a low-output MC; Ortofon recommends a load impedance of 50 to 500 ohms. We at HD Zürisee will help you find the right setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's the difference between the Cadenza Red and Blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Red is the relaxed entry point, the Blue resolves more finely and draws a bigger stage. Both are MC systems with silver coils; the Blue uses a finer FG-70 stylus on ruby instead of Fine Line on aluminum. For many, the Red is the ideal starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it worth upgrading from a Quintet to the Cadenza Red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the jump is clearly audible. The Cadenza series plays a class above the Quintets — more resolution, more space, more calm. The Red is the most affordable way into this league. We're happy to help you figure out whether it's the right step for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Ortofon Cadenza Red at HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause we'll give you honest advice on where the Red shines and when more is worth it. As an authorized dealer in Wädenswil, we take care of tonearm matching and phono stage, and Mauri aligns the system properly on request. Just call or send us a message.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet more out of the Red: find alignment tools and matching accessories under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plattenspieler-zubehor\"\u003eTurntable accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, and everything for a clean groove under \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/platten-reinigung\"\u003eRecord cleaning\u003c\/a\u003e. Everything else around your turntable is in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alles-vinyl\"\u003eAll things vinyl\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989548888400,"sku":"303422","price":1499.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-red-mc-tonabnehmer-perspektive-links.png?v=1786615291","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-red","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}