Ortofon VNL II is a spherical replacement stylus designed for rigid groove handling, minimizing record wear during scratching and back-cueing. It offers a 6 mV output and a frequency response of 20 Hz - 20 kHz.
The VNL II stylus is engineered to provide exceptional rigidity, allowing for effective groove handling and reduced wear on vinyl records during demanding DJ techniques such as scratching and back-cueing. It features a robust design characteristic of Ortofon, with carefully chosen colors that enhance its aesthetic appeal and project an image of sturdiness. The cartridge body's design facilitates easy mounting and alignment on a variety of headshells, ensuring its adaptability across multiple turntable setups. This model is constructed for additional resistance against the stresses of intense scratching and back spinning. It delivers high tracking performance for both Digital Vinyl Systems (DVS) and real vinyl setups.
VNL II Features
- Designed for rigid groove handling
- Reduces record wear during scratching and back-cueing
- High tracking performance for DVS and real vinyl
- Optimized balance of output and sound quality
- Ultrasonic welding ensures high rigidity
- Robotic assembly for high precision.
VNL II Specifications
- Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5cm/sec: 6 mV
- Channel separation at 1 kHz: 20 dB
- Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (-2/+4 dB)
- Tracking ability at 315Hz: 90 μm
- Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 15 μm/m N
- Tracking force range: 3 - 5 g
- Tracking force, recommended: 4 g