Ortofon MC Rondo Bronze

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Ortofon
• Model: MC Rondo Bronze
• Years of manufacture: from 2004 - ?
• Made in: Denmark
• Colour: brown marbled
• Weight: 10,5 g
• Original price approx.: 850,- EUR

Technical Data

• Principle: Moving Coil (MC)
• Frequency response: 20 - 40,000 Hz (-3 dB)
• Channel separation: > 25 dB at 1 kHz
• Channel balance: 0 < 1 dB bei 1 kHz
• Übersprechdämpfung:
• Ausgangsspannung: >.5 mV
• Terminating resistor: 10 - 200 Ohm
• Internal resistance (DC): 6 Ohm
• Needle type: Fritz Gyger 80 (r/R: 5/80 µm), naked on aluminium needle carrier
• Recommended contact force: 23 mN
• Needle compliance: 15 µm/mN
• Scanning capability at 315 Hz: 90 µm

Special Features

• system body made of a synthetic resin/wood material
• hinged needle guard

Remarks

Other models in the same series:

• Ortofon MC Rondo Red
• Ortofon MC Rondo Blue

Reports

• Stereoplay issue 3/2006
  • Sound: top class
  • Price/Performance: very good
  • Overall rating: good - very good

"The Bronze paints with natural timbres, presents finest details like on a silver platter and is still the most dynamic pickup of the family."

• hifi & records issue 4/2006

"...the Rondo Bronze does justice to every demand and can, if necessary, also be a bit more powerful. It is very pleasing that you don't have to invest a fortune for such a high class pickup. Of course, there is more 'on top', but it will require considerably more money. Ortofon's new Rondo Bronze provides a high level of analogue listening pleasure, without being restricted to a particular musical genre. This more than 'value for money' pickup deserves an unqualified recommendation."

Links

• Ortofon MC Rondo Series</1>