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Ortofon | Product Code:
746476
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Ortofon VNL SINGLE PACK
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$94.00
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| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Ortofon VNL SINGLE PACK
Regular price
$94.00
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Description
Description
Introducing the new VNL Single Pack, the new standard in DJ cartridges
"I want a cartridge that doesn't skip the needle."
This has long been a dream of DJs who work with vinyl. To make this dream a reality, Ortofon enlisted the help of turntablists who have won world championships in the world's top competitions, including DMC and IDA. Their desire for a new-generation DJ cartridge and their vision for it were carefully and sincerely captured during development. The cartridge also required smooth operation in the now-standard DVS environment, and compatibility with the increasingly popular portable recordist environment. Furthermore, its versatility—its lightweight shell mountability and compatibility with any arm—was also a major consideration. This ideal combination of turntablists and Ortofon has resulted in the birth of a dream cartridge that combines exceptionally clear, high-quality sound with resistance to needle skipping during hard play. It's a new standard cartridge for DJs, capable of handling any style of play.
That's "VNL".
◆Features of VNL, the definitive version for the 21st century
Designed to be the definitive 21st-century DJ cartridge, the VNL is the culmination of Ortofon's wisdom, skillfully combining 100 years of tradition with the latest technology. The cantilever is made of highly reliable and proven high-rigidity aluminum, and the stylus is a round stylus that is less susceptible to settings or disc conditions. The stylus is manufactured using cutting-edge, fully automated robotic assembly, further enhancing the uniform precision of an industrially manufactured product. Furthermore, the cartridge body is assembled using ultrasonic welding in various locations, enhancing the body's rigidity, reducing weight, and integrating the materials.
The damper rubber that supports the cantilever was specially designed for the VNL. Developing a dedicated damper is essential to prevent stylus jump and maintain high tracking performance during playback. For this reason, Ortofon manufactures its dampers entirely in-house and maintains extremely strict quality control. The newly designed housing embodies Ortofon's renowned thick, powerful sound while meeting the requirements of high stylus position visibility during DJ performance, resulting in a simple yet modern look. Furthermore, the housing features through-hole screw holes for easy mounting to various headshells and tonearms, allowing for easy fine-tuning. The lightweight unit weighs just 6.5g, allowing it to be used with tonearms designed for lighter cartridges. The VNL is also rigid enough to withstand hard scratches and backspins, while delivering excellent tracking performance with both DVS and standard vinyl. The unit's round stylus tip minimizes vinyl wear during scratching and backcueing.
◆ "STYLUS VNL" that can be selected according to your play style
The VNL offers three replacement styluses, each with different damper and suspension softness and feel. This addition was made in response to strong requests from turntablists. As turntablists' playing styles vary widely, the optimum suspension softness for preventing stylus jump varies from player to player. From these numerous options, three were selected: "Stylus VNLI," "Stylus VNL II," and "Stylus VNL III." "I" is the softest, with higher numbers indicating stiffer styluses. Similarly, the tone also becomes sharper as the number increases, allowing you to instantly customize the tone to suit the record or scene. Ortofon's new DJ cartridge style offers a high degree of expressive freedom, allowing you to freely change styluses to suit your DJ style, purpose, and sensory preferences. The VNL Single Pack comes standard with the "Stylus VNL II," while "I" and "III" are available separately.
-SPECIFICATION-
Output voltage (1kHz, 5cm/sec.): 6mV
●Channel separation (1kHz): 20dB
Frequency response (20Hz-20,000Hz): -2dB/+4dB
Tracking ability (315Hz, appropriate tracking pressure): 90μm
Horizontal compliance: 15 μm/mN
●Stylus type: Spherical
Stylus tip radius: R 18 μm
Cantilever material: Aluminum; Stylus pressure: 4g
●Internal impedance: 750Ω
●Internal inductance: 450mH
Recommended load resistance: 47kΩ
Recommended load capacitance: 200-600pF
●Self weight: 6.5g
"I want a cartridge that doesn't skip the needle."
This has long been a dream of DJs who work with vinyl. To make this dream a reality, Ortofon enlisted the help of turntablists who have won world championships in the world's top competitions, including DMC and IDA. Their desire for a new-generation DJ cartridge and their vision for it were carefully and sincerely captured during development. The cartridge also required smooth operation in the now-standard DVS environment, and compatibility with the increasingly popular portable recordist environment. Furthermore, its versatility—its lightweight shell mountability and compatibility with any arm—was also a major consideration. This ideal combination of turntablists and Ortofon has resulted in the birth of a dream cartridge that combines exceptionally clear, high-quality sound with resistance to needle skipping during hard play. It's a new standard cartridge for DJs, capable of handling any style of play.
That's "VNL".
◆Features of VNL, the definitive version for the 21st century
Designed to be the definitive 21st-century DJ cartridge, the VNL is the culmination of Ortofon's wisdom, skillfully combining 100 years of tradition with the latest technology. The cantilever is made of highly reliable and proven high-rigidity aluminum, and the stylus is a round stylus that is less susceptible to settings or disc conditions. The stylus is manufactured using cutting-edge, fully automated robotic assembly, further enhancing the uniform precision of an industrially manufactured product. Furthermore, the cartridge body is assembled using ultrasonic welding in various locations, enhancing the body's rigidity, reducing weight, and integrating the materials.
The damper rubber that supports the cantilever was specially designed for the VNL. Developing a dedicated damper is essential to prevent stylus jump and maintain high tracking performance during playback. For this reason, Ortofon manufactures its dampers entirely in-house and maintains extremely strict quality control. The newly designed housing embodies Ortofon's renowned thick, powerful sound while meeting the requirements of high stylus position visibility during DJ performance, resulting in a simple yet modern look. Furthermore, the housing features through-hole screw holes for easy mounting to various headshells and tonearms, allowing for easy fine-tuning. The lightweight unit weighs just 6.5g, allowing it to be used with tonearms designed for lighter cartridges. The VNL is also rigid enough to withstand hard scratches and backspins, while delivering excellent tracking performance with both DVS and standard vinyl. The unit's round stylus tip minimizes vinyl wear during scratching and backcueing.
◆ "STYLUS VNL" that can be selected according to your play style
The VNL offers three replacement styluses, each with different damper and suspension softness and feel. This addition was made in response to strong requests from turntablists. As turntablists' playing styles vary widely, the optimum suspension softness for preventing stylus jump varies from player to player. From these numerous options, three were selected: "Stylus VNLI," "Stylus VNL II," and "Stylus VNL III." "I" is the softest, with higher numbers indicating stiffer styluses. Similarly, the tone also becomes sharper as the number increases, allowing you to instantly customize the tone to suit the record or scene. Ortofon's new DJ cartridge style offers a high degree of expressive freedom, allowing you to freely change styluses to suit your DJ style, purpose, and sensory preferences. The VNL Single Pack comes standard with the "Stylus VNL II," while "I" and "III" are available separately.
-SPECIFICATION-
Output voltage (1kHz, 5cm/sec.): 6mV
●Channel separation (1kHz): 20dB
Frequency response (20Hz-20,000Hz): -2dB/+4dB
Tracking ability (315Hz, appropriate tracking pressure): 90μm
Horizontal compliance: 15 μm/mN
●Stylus type: Spherical
Stylus tip radius: R 18 μm
Cantilever material: Aluminum; Stylus pressure: 4g
●Internal impedance: 750Ω
●Internal inductance: 450mH
Recommended load resistance: 47kΩ
Recommended load capacitance: 200-600pF
●Self weight: 6.5g
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■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
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- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
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* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.
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We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.
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