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Ortofon Cadenza Bronze vs Dynavector XX2 |
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georgem 
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 Posted: 25 Mar 2023 at 5:07pm |
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i started out with a rondo red and have been using the quintet bronze. Been tempted to get a quintet black fro my SME309. I heard the new Michell Cusat on a 309 and a gyrodeck at Bristol and it sounded really good but a little of out my price point.
I have seen a discounted DV XX2 but I fear it might sound soft on top, I need some screech and attack on guitars
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RichW
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Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 10:59am |
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The Cadenza Blue has good attack & is not soft but the Cadenza series is getting costly now
(like much else). Ortofon have apparently 'voiced' the Cadenza series with different cantilever & stylus types with the ruby cantilever of the blue contributing to its upfront sound. It could sound quite bright at times, the Red & Bronze are described as warmer sounding.
Interesting but now quite pricey carts. |
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CageyH
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Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 1:14pm |
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I have a XX2, and I don't find it rounded/smoothed off.
However, I am not an Ortofon fan, but have never tried an Ortofon MC. With MMs, I preferred the AT150mlx to the 2M Black.
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RichW
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Posted: 27 Mar 2023 at 2:05pm |
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The Cadenza Blue could sound a bit 'matter of fact' & a touch clinical.
This eased off after a couple of sides when it became more musical.
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