The sound picture of Cadenza Red is relaxed, homogeneous and moderately dynamic and have great space and depth in the stereo image. The Cadenza Red model is using a Nude Fine Line stylus with a cylindrical aluminium cantilever. The stylus tip 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. Hi-Fi News July 2012 Group test "...From the start, the Cadenza Red dispensed an air of calm. It was tonally neutral, with a smooth and natural mid and treble...Bass was accurate, extended and open-sounding, helping the cartridge's ability to offer realistic stereo perspectives..." Positive Feedback August 2016 Reviewed by John Hoffman "... in the case of the Ortofon Cadenza Red, I can tell you without a doubt that you are getting what you pay for, of that I am 100% certain. My first impression of the Cadenza Red is this cartridge has an astonishingly natural portrayal of the midrange, and this sole characteristic would make it worth owning... ... There is indeed a separation between good and great moving coil cartridges, and the Cadenza Red is certainly in the field where the excellent ones reside in... ..The Cadenza Red is never a cartridge that is in a hurry so to speak, as it encourages a person to experience every facet of an album, and enjoy it on many different levels... ...The Red is intended to be liquid, refined, flowing, with a slightly burnished warmth that is easy to get hooked on... ...The design team at Ortofon has done a splendid job voicing the Cadenza Red, and creating a cartridge that is inviting and easy to listen to, yet capable of presenting the entire palette of shading and texture that may be captured in a recording. This cartridge is a wonderful find for those hobbyists who value an emotionally involving listening experience, where the highlights are tone, harmonic density, and a rich presentation..." Output voltage at 1 kHz 5 cm/sec - 0,45 mV Channel balance - < 1,5 dB Channel separation at 1 kHz - > 23 dB Channel separation at 15 kHz - > 15 dB Frequency range at -3 dB - 20 Hz - 50 kHz Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz - +3/-1 Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force *) - 80 μm Compliance, dynamic, lateral - 12 μm/mN Stylus type - Nude Fine Line on Alu cantilever Stylus tip radius - r/R 8/40 Tracking force range - 2,2-2,7 g (22-27 mN) Tracking force recommended - 2,5 g (25 mN) *) Typical value Tracking angle - 20º Internal impedance, DC resistance - 5 Ohm Recommended load impedance - 50-500 Ohm Cartridge body materia - Stainless steel Aluminium Cartridge colour - Red/Black Cartridge weight - 10,7 g Download the MC Cadenza userguide