Ortofon Cadenza vs. old Ortofon MC30 Super2 ?


I've been using an Ortofon MC-30 Super II for over 10 years now... it's an old design, but I love the sound.  
I bought a Soundsmith Zephyr mkII about 3 years ago, and while it's great, I simply don't love it as much as my old MC30.   Yes, the Zephyr is more resolving & lower distortion, but the MC30 is more punchy and musical.

I'm considering an Ortofon Cadenza.... Red or Blue...... probably Blue.    
Can anybody here tell me if Cadenza has a similar Ortofon family sound to my old MC-30 Super II ?
They've gotten rave reviews, but so did the Zephyr.... it's just personal preference & synergy at this point.

My Table is a 30yr old SOTA Sapphire/Premier MMT arm/Parasound JC3 preamp.  


mirolab

Showing 1 response by pindac

The Cadenza Range have a design technology that is incorporating proportions of the technologies of the PW Windfeld MC and are also referred to as having comparison to and modern replacement for the  Kontrapunkt Range. 
The Kontrapunk Range has incorporated proportional technologies of the Jubilee MC.
Certain Technologies used on the Jubilee MC were in use prior to the release of the Jubilee.
It might be best to check if your MC is sharing technologies from the above Model ranges. It is likely that the materials used have been superseded as the Models have gone through New Model Ranges.

I myself am a full convert to having a much enjoyed Cartridge
Overhauled / Rebuilt, when carried out by a trustworthy service, the experience to be encountered with the New Condition Cartridge and the value for money when following this approach is very attractive.