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?

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I would consider the Ortofon SPU Royal N has the qualities of a SPU in musicality, but because of the Replicant Stylus you get the detail as well.

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.

I had both the bronze and black. Would agree with @pinwa comments. 

Also don't forget the phono preamp and SUT device you use with either cart can have a big impact on the sound. 

to the OP, you may want to try your current cart with a better phono stage first before jumping into LOMC land. 

I own the Cadenza Bronze and the MM Blue. I think you'll find greater detail, silkiness and warmth with the Bronze, but definitely in a GOOD way. I like the Blue, but it can be a little bold and aggressive. I've noticed this difference between Blue and Bronze seems to be true for each of the Ortofon color lines.
I also prefer the Cadenza Bronze over the Windfeld.

Thank you for your analysis of the MM Blue vs. Cadenza Bronze. The greater details and silkiness is what I hope to hear.