Brand: Ortofon
The Ortofon Cadenza Blue is a high-end moving coil cartridge designed for use in turntables with Low Output (LO) MC compatible phono stages. It is part of Ortofon's Cadenza series, which combines traditional materials, craftsmanship, and modern design to create a new audiophile standard for cartridges. The Cadenza Blue is built around a specially designed blue-colored sapphire cantilever, which provides excellent tracking and ultra-low distortion. The cartridge uses a New Nude Diamond stylus, which is mounted on a boron cantilever, and an electrical system with Replicant 100 Coil Wire. The Cadenza Blue has an output level of 0.2 mV, requiring an MC step-up transformer for optimal performance. It is compatible with tonearms with tracking forces between 1.8 and 2.2 grams and recommended for use with high-quality vinyl records. Overall, the Ortofon Cadenza Blue delivers exceptional clarity, detail, and resolution, making it a top choice for audiophiles who demand the highest level of performance from their vinyl playback system.