{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-cadenza-blue-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Cadenza Blue Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon MC Cadenza Blue Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe MC Cadenza Blue combines a Nude FG 70 diamond with a thin ruby cantilever and high-purity silver coil wire. Its 500 µV output is the highest in the Cadenza range, giving a suitable moving-coil phono stage a little more signal to work with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue is the Cadenza to consider when you want the speed and rigidity of a ruby cantilever together with a sophisticated line-contact diamond. It deserves a revealing tonearm and a quiet, flexible moving-coil input.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRuby cantilever\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby's rigidity allows the cantilever to transmit stylus motion with minimal unwanted flex. The Nude FG 70 profile is shaped to maintain detailed contact with the groove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUseful output for a low-output MC\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specified 500 µV output, 5-ohm internal impedance, and 50–200 Ω recommended load provide clear parameters for selecting phono gain and loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePrecision tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon specifies 80 µm tracking ability at 315 Hz and a 2.5-gram recommended tracking force. Exact alignment remains essential to protect records and realize the stylus profile's potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10.7-gram body and 12 µm\/mN compliance should be evaluated against tonearm effective mass. Use a quiet low-output moving-coil phono stage with adjustable loading in Ortofon's 50–200 Ω range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge principle\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eLow-output moving coil\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eStylus\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNude FG 70\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eRuby\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e500 µV\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eChannel separation at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e\u0026gt;23 dB\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCompliance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e12 µm\/mN\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking ability at 315 Hz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e80 µm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended tracking force\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.5 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eTracking-force range\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e2.2–2.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eInternal impedance\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e5 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eRecommended load\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e50–200 Ω\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCartridge weight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e10.7 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTalk with Pearl Audio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact Pearl Audio for cartridge matching, installation guidance, or help confirming the correct replacement stylus for your turntable. We can review your tonearm and phono-stage details before you make a decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Ortofon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43218625003618,"sku":"1380311","price":2139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-mc-cadenza-blue-01-c2989a2d5d34.jpg?v=1786907661","url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-blue-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}