The Story about Cadenza
Cadenza (from Italian: meaning cadence) refers to a portion
of a concerto in which the orchestra stops playing, leaving
the soloist to play alone in free time, without a strict, regular
pulse. A cadenza can be written or improvised. It?s usually
the most elaborate and virtuosic part that the solo instrument
plays during the whole piece. At the end of the cadenza, the
orchestra re-enters, and generally finishes off the movement.
During the 19th century, composers began to write cadenzas
out in full. Others wrote cadenzas for works, where the
composer had intended for the solo to be improvised, in
order for the soloist to have a well formed solo that they
could practice in advance. Some of these have become so
widely played and sung that they are effectively a part of the
standard repertoire
Introduction
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 develop 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.
We believe that our faithful and new customers will enjoy the
playback of their precious analogue records even more now.
Cadenza Mono
The Mono model is made with a nude fine line
stylus and a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. For
easy use the pins are connected so you get the
same signal from both pairs of connecting pins.
The stylus radius is r/R 8/40 ?m. Sharing internal build with
the Cadenza Red and with optimized adjustments for mono
playback the sound is relaxed, homogeneous and moderate.
Find your old records as well as new micro groove mono
records and experience the Cadenza Mono.
Cadenza Red
The Red model is using a nude fine line stylus
with a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The stylus
tip radius is r/R 8/40 ?m. The coils are made from
6NX (99.9999 %) pure silver wire. An improved
winding process on the armature allows a better channel
balance. The sound picture of Cadenza Red is more relaxed,
homogeneous and moderately dynamic in the perspective
compared to the Cadenza Blue and have great space and
depth in the stereo image
Cadenza Blue
The Blue model is using a Nude FG 70 stylus with
a very thin ruby cantilever. The improved winding
process on the armature ensures better channel
balance. The soundstage of Cadenza Blue is wide
open and grandiose straight out of the box. Micro dynamic
and ambience will be evident when listening to complex
compositions. It reaches a very high degree of definition in the
perspective, which is very present. It is true to the music with a
tremendous clarity.
Cadenza Bronze
The Bronze model is using a Replicant 100 stylus
and a conical aluminium cantilever. The coil wire
is the famous Ortofon Aucurum wire, which is a
gold plated 6NX copper wire. A Field Stabilizing
Element, FSE, is used for optimal linearity especially during
complex crescendo passages. Cadenza Bronze is a true
high-end reference cartridge, conveying music with supreme
precision, impact and dynamics. Its stereo imaging capabilities
illuminate the farthest corners of the soundstage in all three
dimensions.
Cadenza Black
The Black model is using a Nude Shibata stylus
with a boron cantilever. The effective mass of the
stylus/cantilever system is extremely low due to
the use of a very thin boron rod. This material is
extremely stiff and even more lightweight than aluminium. It also
uses the WRD (Wide Range Damping-system), controlling the
high and low frequency damping separately. Cadenza Black is
optimized for an amazing tonal neutrality, dynamics and purity
of sound. It is high performing on areas like detail, consistency
and sound staging.
Cadenza (from Italian: meaning cadence) refers to a portion
of a concerto in which the orchestra stops playing, leaving
the soloist to play alone in free time, without a strict, regular
pulse. A cadenza can be written or improvised. It?s usually
the most elaborate and virtuosic part that the solo instrument
plays during the whole piece. At the end of the cadenza, the
orchestra re-enters, and generally finishes off the movement.
During the 19th century, composers began to write cadenzas
out in full. Others wrote cadenzas for works, where the
composer had intended for the solo to be improvised, in
order for the soloist to have a well formed solo that they
could practice in advance. Some of these have become so
widely played and sung that they are effectively a part of the
standard repertoire
Introduction
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 develop 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.
We believe that our faithful and new customers will enjoy the
playback of their precious analogue records even more now.
Cadenza Mono
The Mono model is made with a nude fine line
stylus and a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. For
easy use the pins are connected so you get the
same signal from both pairs of connecting pins.
The stylus radius is r/R 8/40 ?m. Sharing internal build with
the Cadenza Red and with optimized adjustments for mono
playback the sound is relaxed, homogeneous and moderate.
Find your old records as well as new micro groove mono
records and experience the Cadenza Mono.
Cadenza Red
The Red model is using a nude fine line stylus
with a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The stylus
tip radius is r/R 8/40 ?m. The coils are made from
6NX (99.9999 %) pure silver wire. An improved
winding process on the armature allows a better channel
balance. The sound picture of Cadenza Red is more relaxed,
homogeneous and moderately dynamic in the perspective
compared to the Cadenza Blue and have great space and
depth in the stereo image
Cadenza Blue
The Blue model is using a Nude FG 70 stylus with
a very thin ruby cantilever. The improved winding
process on the armature ensures better channel
balance. The soundstage of Cadenza Blue is wide
open and grandiose straight out of the box. Micro dynamic
and ambience will be evident when listening to complex
compositions. It reaches a very high degree of definition in the
perspective, which is very present. It is true to the music with a
tremendous clarity.
Cadenza Bronze
The Bronze model is using a Replicant 100 stylus
and a conical aluminium cantilever. The coil wire
is the famous Ortofon Aucurum wire, which is a
gold plated 6NX copper wire. A Field Stabilizing
Element, FSE, is used for optimal linearity especially during
complex crescendo passages. Cadenza Bronze is a true
high-end reference cartridge, conveying music with supreme
precision, impact and dynamics. Its stereo imaging capabilities
illuminate the farthest corners of the soundstage in all three
dimensions.
Cadenza Black
The Black model is using a Nude Shibata stylus
with a boron cantilever. The effective mass of the
stylus/cantilever system is extremely low due to
the use of a very thin boron rod. This material is
extremely stiff and even more lightweight than aluminium. It also
uses the WRD (Wide Range Damping-system), controlling the
high and low frequency damping separately. Cadenza Black is
optimized for an amazing tonal neutrality, dynamics and purity
of sound. It is high performing on areas like detail, consistency
and sound staging.
