Ortofon quintet vs. cadenza series

Would like to hear opinions of the relative merits/drawbacks of this series of Ortofon LOMC cartridges.

boofer05-29-2017 8:03pm

ciamara Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5 posts 05-29-2017 at 09:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Quintet line is a great value, but lacks the musicality of the Cadenza line. The Cadenza is more resolving and engaging with a very natural presentation. It does everything the Quintet does and takes it to the next level.
bill_k Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 912 posts 05-30-2017 at 12:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ciamara is right on the money, the Cadenza line is significantly more refined than the Quintet line as you would expect given their price differential.
boofer OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 86 posts 05-31-2017 at 02:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Helpful responses! Now, if your budget is around $1000, would you go with the Ortofon quintet, used on many audiophile TTs, or, is it worth it to go with the Ortofon cadenza red, the low member of the Cadenza series?