Ortofon Cadenza Bronze, Blue, Black


I was hoping someone might have a little experience with one of these. I am leaning toward a bronze, as it's suppose to have a tad more bloom than the others. Also appreciated would be comparisons to other carts like Benz, Emt, Dynavector, Lyra.... While there are a few reviews, I have found limited chat in the archives here, and others. Cheers -Don
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The Cadenza Blue was an upgrade from the AudioTechnica ART9.  I targeted it for its dynamics and it definitely delivered. 
It has similar tonal balance to the ART9 which is a complement.  The Blue sounds on the warmer side of neutral but still smooth and clear sounding with huge bass.  Noticeably warmer and smoother vs. a 2M Black for example.  Soundstage is bigger and bolder than with the ART9, a very big complement.  

The  only negative is that the sound deteriorated at 1300 hours or so.  Some may not find issue with that.  

Current cartridge is a Lyra Delos and it is a noticeable upgrade from the Cadenza Blue.