Anyone have experience to share regarding the Ortofon Cadenza Bronze MC cartridge?
I've been very happy with the Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge I use on my Technics SL1210G turntable, enjoying a lot of jazz and classical music. Obviously I've heard many times that a Moving Coil cartridge can reveal more detail so I've been thinking of upgrading to the Orotofon Cadenza MC Bronze. However, Orotofon acknowledges the cartridge is "tuned to be warm." How is this done and how does it affect music playback (i.e. rolling off treble, attenuating bass, etc.)? Anyone have experience with this cartridge they can share with me?
I own both the Cadenza Bronze and Black and I like the Bronze quite a bit better. But the cartridge I use now is Andy Kim's modified Denon DL-103 cartridge. In my system it outperforms all the Ortofon, Audio Technica, and Koetsu cartridges I own and it is only $600ish. Save yourself a couple of thousand dollars and get it instead. https://trackingangle.com/equipment/needle-clinics-denon-103-phono-cartridge
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The Ortofon Cadenza Bronze is indeed a fine cartridge, though I do wish the body featured a swept underside as it does ride close to the record surface when navigating warps. If you prefer something with natural warmth AND a lively, energetic presentation you may want to consider something from the EMT lineup. I’m a dealer for both brands. |
It is one of my favorite cartridges-I commented on it in the "5,000-10,000 MC-is there a difference?" thread that has crept down in the most recently commented-upon threads, but not too far. In short, despite currently using a $10,000 Lyra Etna and a $6,000 Van den Hul, the Cadenza Bronze remains one of my top three or four cartridges. |
Having enjoyed the Kontrapunkt C, I bought a Cadenza Bronze. I ended up re-tipping the KC, as I prefer it. However, neither of these cartridges has a permanent place on my tonearms, but are taken out occasionally for a run. Is the Bronze really warm? Compared to the Black maybe, and certainly not as warm as a Benz Micro. |
