This is a replacement needle for VNL.
"II" is a medium type with a suspension mechanism including dampers that is soft.
Suitable needle pressure: 4g
Applicable models: VNL
Stylus type: Spherical (round needle)
The three types of replacement styli, labeled "I," "II," and "III," differ in the softness of the suspension mechanism, including the damper, with "I" being the softest and the numbers increasing in stiffness. These three types of replacement styli will contribute to the best performance for your individual DJ playing style. The replacement styli are also designed to be easy to switch between. You can also customize the sound quality with the three types of replacement styli, so you can enjoy the differences between each one to suit your preferences.
[SPECIFICATION]
●Tracking ability (315Hz, appropriate stylus pressure): 90μm
●Horizontal compliance: 15μm/mN
●Stylus type: Spherical
●Stylus tip radius: R 18μm
●Cantilever material: Aluminum
●Appropriate stylus pressure: 4g
●Applicable models: VNL
[🌀 Product Highlights & Recommended Points]
- Reliable quality as an authentic Ortofon replacement needle. A trusted DJ accessory packed with decades of expertise.
- Designed exclusively for the VNL cartridge, it’s the ideal replacement needle to fully unleash the original performance.
- Features a medium-stiffness damper structure (suspension mechanism), providing stable operation suitable for DJ techniques like scratching and backspinning.
- Spherical stylus design ensures balanced record tracking and ease of handling. Delivers excellent tracking performance even during vinyl playback.
- Optimized for a standard tracking force of 4g, making setup easy and supporting stable playback.
- Exceptional tracking ability (90μm), capturing record grooves precisely while reducing noise and skipping.
- The damper (shock-absorbing component) has a medium rigidity, offering a perfectly balanced feel—not too soft, not too hard—suiting various DJ styles.
- Aluminum cantilever material helps suppress unwanted vibrations while maintaining consistent sound quality.
- Compatible with other VNL series models “I” and “III,” allowing you to customize the needle’s feel according to your play style.
- Wide frequency response (20Hz–20kHz ±), delivering balanced playback across low to high ranges.
- Trusted brand technology: high-precision design incorporating over 100 years of Ortofon expertise.
[📝 Summary]
This product is an authentic Ortofon replacement needle developed specifically for the VNL series, aimed at DJs.
The “II” type, with medium damper stiffness, ensures stable tracking even during intense DJ techniques such as scratching and back-cueing.
The combination of a spherical stylus and aluminum cantilever fits vinyl grooves precisely, offering excellent tracking ability and well-balanced sound.
Optimized for standard tracking ability (90μm) and recommended tracking force (4g), making setup and replacement simple.
The VNL series offers three stylus types: “I” (soft), “II” (medium), and “III” (hard), allowing DJs to choose needle stiffness according to personal feel and playing environment.
Leveraging Ortofon’s decades of acoustic engineering, this replacement needle provides highly reliable, precise performance, making it recommended for DJs, turntablists, and vinyl enthusiasts alike.