{"product_id":"ortofon-mc-cadenza-red-moving-coil-cartridge","title":"Ortofon MC Cadenza Red Moving Coil Phono Cartridge","description":"\u003carticle class=\"pearl-product-copy\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtofon MC Cadenza Red Moving Coil Phono Cartridge\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pearl-lead\"\u003eThe MC Cadenza Red opens Ortofon's Cadenza moving-coil series with a Nude Fine Line diamond, aluminum cantilever, and high-purity silver coil wire. Its combination of broad groove contact and moderate 12 µm\/mN compliance is designed for serious analog systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePearl Audio’s Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cadenza Red is an attractive entrance to a reference-level moving-coil family: technically ambitious, rebuildable through Ortofon's service program, and still comparatively straightforward to load. It should be selected as part of a complete arm and phono-stage match.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFine Line contact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nude Fine Line stylus uses a narrow tracing radius and long vertical contact area to follow fine groove information while distributing force along more of the groove wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSilver-coil moving-coil generator\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-purity silver wire and a 5-ohm internal impedance produce a specified 450 µV output. A compatible low-output moving-coil phono input or step-up solution is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControlled mechanical behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtofon specifies 80 µm tracking ability at the recommended 2.5-gram tracking force, supporting secure groove contact when the cartridge is correctly installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSystem Matching and Setup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the 10.7-gram cartridge and 12 µm\/mN compliance to an appropriate tonearm. Ortofon recommends a 50–500 Ω load; gain, noise performance, and cable capacitance should be evaluated as a complete phono system.\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 Fine Line\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eCantilever\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eOutput at 1 kHz\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003e450 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\u003e50–500 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":43218624970850,"sku":"1380301","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2475\/2780\/files\/pearl-ortofon-mc-cadenza-red-01-3c88e10c79c1.jpg?v=1786907656","url":"https:\/\/pearlaudio.com\/products\/ortofon-mc-cadenza-red-moving-coil-cartridge","provider":"Pearl Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}