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Ortofon Hi-Fi MC Cadenza Mono Moving Coil Cartridge

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Ortofon Hi-Fi MC Cadenza Mono Moving Coil Cartridge

Ortofon

Country of origin: Denmark

Ortofon Hi-Fi MC Cadenza Mono Moving Coil Cartridge

SKU: ORT-CADENZ-MC-CTG-MNO
Sale price$2,299.00

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Purpose-built to extract maximum detail and warmth from true monophonic vinyl recordings. It features a Nude Fine Line stylus mounted on an aluminum cantilever for accurate tracking and low distortion. The design provides a focused, stable soundstage and delivers historically correct, engaging audio from mono LPs.

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Description

Find your old records as well as new micro groove mono records and experience the Cadenza Mono!

The Cadenza Mono model is made with a Nude Fine Line stylus and a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The stylus radius is r/R 8/40 µm.
The coils are made from 6NX (99.9999 %) pure silver wire. An improved winding process on the armature allows a better channel balance.
For easy use the pins are connected so you get the same signal from both pairs of connecting pins.
Sharing internal build with the Cadenza Red and with optimized adjustments for mono playback the sound is relaxed, homogeneous and moderate.

MC Cadenza Series' accessories included the package

  • 1 x Stylus brush, fibre
  • 1 x Screwdriver
  • Leadwires, pair LW-6N
  • Screws, pair M2,5 x 3
  • Screws, pair M2,5 x 5
  • Screws, pair M2,5 x 6

Review quote MC Cadenza Mono

Hi-Fi World May 2011
Reviewed by Tony Bolton

"...Tonal qualities of the instruments were nicely textured and displayed...

...found the Mono seemed unperturbed by musical genre, and tracked perfectly through the most worn and damaged records that I could find...

...If you have many monophonic records...then a dedicated mono cartridge is most definately the best way to play them...The results are tightly timed, awash with musical detail and colour...undisturbed by sonic nasties...An insightful, detailed and musical cartridge..."

The Cadenza series

At Ortofon we constantly look for new technology to be used in our products and push the performance of existing technology. Thus we assure the highest level of performance and quality. The Kontrapunkt models and MC Jubilee became market standards and are among our most popular cartridges. Nevertheless Ortofon decided to develope a new cartridge series that is even more ambitious.

By carefully implementing cobalt-iron pole pieces, new improved winding process on the armature, using extruded aluminium housing in the models as well as other changes, we have been able to reveal new possibilities in performing the analogue information. It was also decided to make a more complete range of cartridges, which meant an introduction of a moving coil Cadenza Mono model to support our customers, who have an extended interest in micro groove mono records.

Each of the five Cadenza Series cartridges has its own individual sonic expression, and all five models together represent the ensemble of five classic variations:

  • MC Cadenza Mono is a true mono cartridge for playing mono microgroove vinyl records

    MC Cadenza Mono picture is kindly provided by Martin J. Kunz

  • MC Cadenza Red delivers open, dynamic sound with a touch of warmth
  • MC Cadenza Blue adds more dynamics and resolution, sounds more open and reproduces more details
  • MC Cadenza Bronze adds even more details and resolution but in a very evenhanded way that pays respect to all elements

  • MC Cadenza Black is the best of everything, true to the groove with resolution and accurate insight into each recording

 

Tech Specs

Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec

0.45 mV

Frequency response 20 Hz

20 kHz - +3/ - 1

Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force 

70 μm

Compliance, dynamic, lateral

12 μm/mN

Stylus type

Nude Fine Line on Alu cantilever

Stylus tip radius

r/R 8/40 μm

Tracking force range

2.2 - 2.7 g (22 - 27 mN)

Tracking force recommended

2.5 g (25 mN)

Tracking angle

20º

Internal impedance, DC resistance

5 Ohm

Recommended load impedance

50-500 Ohm

Cartridge body material

Stainless steel Aluminium

Cartridge colour

Natural/Black

Cartridge weight

10.7 g

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Warranty Information
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Why Choose Ortofon

Ortofon is one of the most historic and widely recognised names in analogue audio, with a cartridge manufacturing heritage that stretches back to Denmark in 1918. Over more than a century, Ortofon has become one of the most influential brands in vinyl playback, producing cartridges used across home Hi-Fi, professional mastering studios, archival applications, and DJ environments worldwide.

What makes Ortofon particularly interesting is the breadth of the range and the consistency of its engineering philosophy. From accessible moving magnet models through to highly specialised reference moving coil cartridges, Ortofon products are generally known for precision, strong tracking ability, low coloration, and excellent retrieval of detail from vinyl recordings. Their cartridges often appeal to listeners seeking a clean, accurate, and highly organised presentation with strong image focus and neutrality.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Ortofon tends to appeal most to customers who already know the brand through its strong global reputation and long-standing presence within analogue audio. Models such as the 2M series and Quintet range have become extremely popular internationally due to their reliability, broad compatibility, and approachable performance across many turntable and tonearm combinations.

Signature Design and Sound

Manufactured in Denmark, Ortofon cartridges are developed using extensive in-house engineering, advanced stylus technologies, and decades of analogue research and production experience. The company remains one of the few large-scale cartridge manufacturers still deeply invested in analogue playback development at every level of the market.

Sonically, Ortofon cartridges are generally recognised for their precision, clarity, and tracking performance. The presentation often feels clean and well controlled, with strong separation, articulate bass, and excellent retrieval of fine musical information. Depending on the model range, the sound can vary from smooth and approachable through to highly revealing and reference-focused.

Compared with some more overtly romantic or tonally rich cartridge brands, many Ortofon models lean toward a more neutral and technically balanced presentation. This makes them particularly attractive for listeners wanting strong detail retrieval, system versatility, and dependable performance across a wide variety of music genres and system types.

Ortofon Product Range

The Ortofon range includes moving magnet cartridges, moving coil cartridges, replacement styli, tonearms, step-up transformers, and specialised professional audio products. Popular ranges including the 2M series, Quintet series, Cadenza range, and flagship MC cartridges cover everything from entry-level vinyl systems through to serious high-end analogue playback.

Ortofon cartridges are available in a broad variety of output levels, stylus profiles, and compliance configurations, allowing compatibility across many different tonearm and turntable designs. Their extensive product range and strong worldwide support network have helped establish Ortofon as one of the most recognisable and enduring names in analogue audio.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Geoff and his analogue setup team can assist with cartridge selection, installation, tonearm matching, and phono stage optimisation to ensure customers achieve the best possible performance from their vinyl playback systems.

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