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Ortofon STYLUS VNL III
The Ortofon Stylus VNL III (Stylus VNL 3) is a specialized replacement stylus engineered for the Ortofon VNL cartridge body. Engineered with an extra-firm suspension compliance (14 μm/mN), the VNL III is the stiffest and most skip-resistant model in the original VNL modular lineup. It is designed specifically for battle DJs, turntablists, and heavy-handed performers who require maximum groove lock during high-speed scratching, violent backspins, and aggressive beat juggling.
Core Performance Features
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Firmest Compliance Rating (14 μm/mN): Delivers the highest mechanical resistance in the VNL suspension family, preventing the cantilever from collapsing or jumping out of the groove under intense lateral forces.
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Maximum Skip & Rumble Resistance: Specifically tuned to resist platter shocks, heavy hand manipulation, and low-frequency stage rumble in high-SPL club or battle environments.
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Low-Wear Spherical Diamond: Features an 18 µm spherical diamond tip that sits higher in the groove walls, minimizing record burn and premature groove fatigue during repetitive cue-point scratching.
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Tool-Free Modular Swap: Slides directly onto any standard Ortofon VNL cartridge body, enabling immediate tactile adjustments or quick replacements during live sets.
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DVS & Timecode Stability: Highly optimized for timecode vinyl (Serato DJ Pro, rekordbox DVS, Traktor Scratch), ensuring steady digital tone tracking without software skips or signal drops during fast cuts.
Technical Layout & Specifications
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Product Type: Replacement stylus for Ortofon VNL cartridge body.
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Stylus Profile: Spherical (R 18 µm).
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Suspension Compliance: Firm (Dynamic, lateral: 14 µm/mN).
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Output Voltage: 6 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec, when paired with VNL body).
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz.
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Tracking Force Range: 3.0 g – 5.0 g (30 – 50 mN).
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Recommended Tracking Force: 4.0 g (40 mN).
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Tracking Ability: 100 µm (@ 315 Hz at recommended tracking force).
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Color / Identifier: Stylus VNL III (White triple indicator lines).
