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Ortofon STYLUS VNL II
The Ortofon Stylus VNL II (Stylus VNL 2) is a dedicated replacement stylus designed for the Ortofon VNL cartridge body. Characterized by its rigid suspension compliance (15 μm/mN), the VNL II serves as the balanced middle-ground workhorse in the original VNL modular trio. It provides the ideal compromise between flexible groove tracking and stiff skip resistance, making it the most versatile option for DJs who split their time between backcueing, live club mixing, and fast scratch routines.
Core Performance Features
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Rigid Compliance Rating (15 μm/mN): Delivers a firm, controlled cantilever feel that dampens heavy hand movement and reduces skips during quick cuts and backspins, without creating excessive groove drag.
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Balanced All-Round Performance: Bridges the gap between the ultra-pliant VNL I and the ultra-stiff VNL III, offering a universal tactile feel suited to both beatmatching and turntablism.
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Low-Wear Spherical Diamond: Features a precision spherical diamond tip (R 18 µm) that rides smoothly in vinyl microgrooves to protect control vinyl and traditional records from premature wear.
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Tool-Free Modular Swap: Slides seamlessly onto any standard Ortofon VNL cartridge body, allowing quick field replacement or performance tuning in seconds.
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DVS & Real Wax Tracking: Built for dependable tracking across classic analog vinyl pressings as well as digital vinyl systems (Serato DJ Pro, rekordbox DVS, Traktor Scratch).
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Vibration Dampening: Custom rubber suspension compound helps isolate the needle from acoustic booth feedback and floor rumble in high-volume club environments.
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: Rigid (Dynamic, lateral: 15 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 II (White double indicator lines).
