Ortofon VNL Triple Play

Overview:

Even before the launch of the Concorde MkII, Ortofon have always studied the feedback of customers and how they utilize their products.

Skilled DJs demand specialized tools that can help them push their creativity to the edge - consistently testing the boundaries in the realm of performance.

Understanding this and reflecting on their extensive experience in industrial design and technological know-how, Ortofon present the Ortofon VNL cartridge - a model tailored uniquely to the unrelenting demands of modern turntablists and portablists.

VNL features and improvements:

• Extra resistance to hardcore scratching and back spinning
• High tracking performance for both DVS usage and real vinyl
• Optimal balance of output and of sound quality

Technological improvements have been applied for the benefits of all users:

• Ultrasonic welding of the components ensures high rigidity and freedom from resonances.
• Robotic assembly of stylus assembly offers high precision and uniformity of industrial production.

Exclusive features

The VNL features a spherical stylus which is perfect for tough groove handling. Furthermore, it reduces record wear when scratching and back-cueing to an absolute minimum.

The broad stance of the VNL features solid and robust design elements characteristic to Ortofon, with colors meticulously selected to emphasize sturdiness and DJ aesthetics: the cartridge body has been designed to provide easy mounting and alignment on a variety of headshells.

The VNL provides excellent compatibility when used in an assortment of playback systems, ensuring it stays in the groove under the most demanding conditions.

Specifications:

• Stylus Type Spherical Tracking Force 4.0 g
• Output Voltage 6 mV
• Frequency Range 20-20.000 Hz
• Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 6 mV
• Channel separation at 1kHz - 20 dB
• Frequency response 20 Hz - 20 kHz -2/+4 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommended tracking force:
• VNL I: 100 um
• VNL II: 90 um
• VNL III: 90 um
• Compliance, dynamic lateral:
• VNL I: 16 um/m N
• VNL II: 15 um/m N
• VNL III: 14 um/m N
• Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
• Tracking force recommended - 4 g
• Internal impedance, DC resistance - 750 Ohm
• Internal inductance - 450 mH
• Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
• Recommended load capacitance - 200-600 pF
• Cartridge weight - 6,5 g
• Replacement stylus units: VNL I, VNL II, VNL III
• Antiskating: for best backcueing performance use "0"

• Shipping Weight: 0.25 lbs
• Shipping Dimensions: 5 x 4 x 2 in
• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VNL Intro Pack