I have a Prime. When I purchased I put on my existing Orto Bronze MM. A couple months later I decided it was time to try a MC so I purchased a Orto Cadenza Bronze and a Lyra Delos. All the reviews on the Cadenza Bronze are pretty spot on. I decided to keep the Delos only because also having the 2M Bronze I wanted a little variety. I am leaving on a road trip today for two weeks but will be listing the Cadenza Bronze when I return....less than 30 hours and inspected by my dealer and given a "pristine" rating. Saw and listened to a couple Avengers this weekend at the SHOW in Irvine....beautiful table. Enjoy it!!!!
Cartridge help: Ortofon Cadenza vs. Soundsmith Paua
I recently ordered a VPI Avenger with a 12" 3d arm and need help choosing between the Ortofon Cadenza (bronze or black, though I'd lean toward the bronze because it is the warmer of the two) vs the Soundsmith Paua. My preferences are for a sound that is not overly detailed, but smooth through entire range, warmer side of neutral, wonderful midrange, and not overly dynamic, lively, detailed where listening fatigue can set in.
I've previously had a VPI Prime turntable and Ortofon Quintet Black. It certainly wasn't bad but have been hearing wonderful things about Soundsmith. My phono stage is the Zesto Andros 1.2, so loading and gain should not be an issue with either.
I've previously had a VPI Prime turntable and Ortofon Quintet Black. It certainly wasn't bad but have been hearing wonderful things about Soundsmith. My phono stage is the Zesto Andros 1.2, so loading and gain should not be an issue with either.