AVM Rotation AVM .3 Cadenza Black Turntable Cartridge Salon

AVM Rotation AVM .3 Cadenza Black High-End MC Phono Cartridge

The AVM Rotation AVM .3 Cadenza Black represents the pinnacle of analog playback within the AVM ecosystem. Developed in an exclusive partnership with Ortofon, the world leader in cartridge manufacturing, this Moving Coil (MC) flagship is specifically voiced and optimized to complement the AVM ROTATION R 5.3 turntable, though it serves as a massive upgrade for any high-performance tonearm.

At the heart of this cartridge is a Nude Shibata stylus mounted on a high-rigidity boron support (cantilever). This combination is renowned in the audiophile world for its ability to trace the finest nuances of the record groove with incredible accuracy, providing a frequency range that extends up to an impressive 60 kHz. The result is a soundstage characterized by immense depth, pinpoint imaging, and a “black” background that lets the music breathe.

The body is constructed from a specialized blend of stainless steel and aluminum, providing a resonance-free housing that protects the delicate internal motor system from external vibrations. With an internal impedance of 5Ω and a recommended load of > 10 Ohm, it is designed to interface perfectly with high-quality MC phono stages, ensuring maximum signal integrity.

Whether you are listening to complex orchestral passages or intimate vocal recordings, the AVM .3 Cadenza Black provides a neutral yet highly engaging musical presentation. Its high tracking capability of 90 µm ensures that even the most dynamic and heavily modulated grooves are handled with ease, eliminating distortion and providing a smooth, lifelike analog experience.

Features of AVM Rotation AVM .3 Cadenza Black

• Exclusive Ortofon Collaboration: Custom-built to AVM’s high-performance specifications.

• Nude Shibata Stylus: Provides wide contact area for exceptional detail and low record wear.

• Boron Cantilever: Extremely stiff and lightweight for lightning-fast transient response.

• Wide Frequency Range: Reaches from 20 Hz up to 60 kHz for ultimate air and transparency.

• High Tracking Capability: Rated at 90 µm for stable playback of demanding recordings.

• Premium Housing: Rigid stainless steel and aluminum body to suppress mechanical resonance.

• Optimized Compatibility: Specifically matched for the AVM ROTATION R 5.3 flagship turntable.

• Low Internal Impedance: 5Ω DC resistance for clean signal transfer to MC preamps.

• Precision Channel Balance: Tighter than 0.8 dB for a perfectly centered soundstage.

• Elegant Finish: Available in Black, with Blue and Red variants available for specific system matching.

Specifications of AVM Rotation AVM .3 Cadenza Black