Cadenza Blue

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Cadenza Blue
As with all modern Ortofon ranges, the second cartridge in the Cadenza Series is the Blue model. The Cadenza Blue is a high-quality cartridge that boasts a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever.

The Cadenza Series of high-end Moving Coil (MC) cartridges was born out of the success of Ortofon's Kontrapunkt and MC Jubilee models. Though those models are amongst the most popular Ortofon has ever produced, the Danish cartridge masters still decided to develop a new range that was even more ambitious.

The name Cadenza comes from the Italian word for cadence, and refers to the section in a concert where 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, but it's usually the most elaborate and virtuosic part the solo instrument plays during the whole piece. It therefore seemed fitting that such a capable and nuanced cartridge series should use the same name.

By carefully implementing cobalt-iron pole pieces,  using new improved winding processes on the armature, and employing an extruded aluminium housing - amongst other changes - the Cadenza Series is able to out-perform all those that came before it. Like other modern ranges, the Cadenza Series is structured in Ortofon's preferred colour-tier nomenclature; so there are Red, Blue, Bronze, Black and Mono (White) variants available to suit varying budgets and tastes. 

The improved winding process of the armature ensures better channel balance than any model that came before it at the price. The styling is the same as adorned by it's kin, and the build-quality reflects Ortofon's 100% commitment to a reputable product, and happy customers.

The soundstage of the Cadenza Blue is wide, open and grandiose as soon as you take it out of the box. Micro dynamics and ambience will be evident when listening to complex compositions creating a full and involving performance. The Blue also reaches a very high degree of detail and positioning. It is a true to the music cartridge with a tremendous clarity.

  • Sound performance that is true to the music with excellent clarity and micro-details
  • Overhead mounting cartridge for installing into a headshell
  • Moving Coil cartridge design
  • Stainless steel and aluminium body construction
  • Nude FG70 diamond stylus profile
  • High quality ruby cantilever

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Cadenza Blue

RRP: £1649.00

As with all modern Ortofon ranges, the second cartridge in the Cadenza Series is the Blue model. The Cadenza Blue is a high-quality cartridge that boasts a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever.

Cadenza Blue Technology

As with all modern Ortofon ranges, the second cartridge in the Cadenza Series is the Blue model. The Cadenza Blue is a high-quality cartridge that boasts a Nude FG 70 stylus with a very thin ruby cantilever. The improved winding process of the armature ensures better channel balance than any model that came before it at the price. The styling is the same as adorned by it's kin, and the build-quality reflects Ortofon's 100% commitment to a reputable product, and happy customers.

Cadenza Blue Sound

The soundstage of the Cadenza Blue is wide, open and grandiose as soon as you take it out of the box. Micro dynamics and ambience will be evident when listening to complex compositions creating a full and involving performance. The Blue also reaches a very high degree of detail and positioning. It is a true to the music cartridge with a tremendous clarity.

The Cadenza range consists of four core colour models along with a Mono version. With top-of-the-range technologies throughout, and a consistent high-quality standard in production, this iconic series from Ortofon truly are one of the most versatile and capable ranges of phono cartridges on the market today. For more information about the shared Cadenza elements across the range as a whole CLICK HERE 

Noel Keywood , Hi-Fi World , August 2009

Four Tips

"The Blue...had striking insight and a vividly fast and detailed delivery..."

See full review

Hi-Fi News , Yearbook 2010

HiFi News, Yearbook 2010

"...this cartridge really seemed able to convey the endless subtleties of shading and nuance..."


format_quoteHenley Says...

Ortofon Cadenza represent the tip of the 'Red, Blue, Bronze, Black' series nomenclature, taking those same priciples of stepping up and upgrading your sound throughout the range and applying them to a premium moving coil series of cartridges. Being a solid go-to for demos of mid to high-end turntables in our showroom, we are all very familliar with the capabilities of the different models - picking and choosing which model to use based on music taste, system matching and sound preferences.

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Ralph Ward High-End Specialist

  • Cartridge installation takes time and requires a level of understanding for the turntable/tonearm you are fiiting to. We've put together some comprehensive advice and size guides, available here, which will help you through each step of the procedure.

    However, if at any time you feel uncomfortable with the task at hand, be sure to contact us or your local retailer for assistance.

  • Moving Coil (MC) cartridges generate an electrical signal by moving a tightly wound coil between two magnets. The movement is created by the cantilever, which houses the diamond stylus at its end and rides within the modulations of a record groove.

    As opposed to Moving Magnet (MM) cartridges, MC designs are more difficult to produce - but often result in a more nuanced sound. For that reason, they are also often more expensive and boast better components than MM designs.

    PLEASE NOTE: Due to the powerful magnet inside, Moving Coil cartridges cannot be installed on turntables with magnetic (i.e. steel) platters.

    For more on cartridge technology, read our informative article.

  • The Ortofon Moving Coil Cartridge Exchange Scheme is designed to help existing Ortofon customers update or renew their Moving Coil cartridge in a much more cost-effective way.

    Through the scheme, Ortofon offer a trade-in value for the current range of moving coil cartridges, as well as an extensive list of discontinued models. Through this program, we are able to help customers upgrade, replace or slightly downgrade their current phono cartridge in a more economical way than usual. 

    Find out more here.

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