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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The pre-mounted Ortofon VNL Moving Magnet Cartridge is designed especially for vinyl DJs looking for a classic headshell integrated cartridge that meets the requirements of precision modern DJing. Whether you?re a beginner DJ learning the ropes of beatmatching or an experienced turntablist, the Ortofon VNL and SH4 headshell will aid your mixing capability with exceptional groove tracking, robust design and accurate audio pickup. With an included VNL II stylus, and the option to equip the cartridge with styli of different suspension rating, you can tailor the VNL to suit your play style. The included Ortofon SH4 headshell provides an excellent mount for the VNL cartridge, with a low profile, ergonomic finger lift, as well as secure and adjustable attachment ability.
An incredibly versatile cartridge, the Ortofon VNL is easy to set up and can be mounted on any tonearm and be used on any turntable. Due to its high tracking performance and versatility, you can use the Ortofon VNL for both DJ and HIFI listening purposes. The precision design and manufacture of the Ortofon VNL ensures that each cartridge is uniformed and sonically accurate. The VNL stylus is spherical which makes it ideal for scratching, cueing, and back-spinning whilst protecting your records from wear. Optimal tracking for both live vinyl and DVS mean that the Ortofon VNL is the ideal tool for any DJ. An adaptable yet classic cartridge from Ortofon.
Please note: additional VNL styli sold separately.
Product Ref: 261980
A cartridge for old school vinyl DJs and budding wax junkies looking to spin their precious record collections in style. Ortofon’s VNL cartridge is a modern take on classic headshell-mounted cartridges that dominated the DJ scene throughout the 80s and 90s. In the world of DJing, it is important that you can tailor your setup to suit your play style. Each VNL cartridge includes a replaceable VNL II stylus which you can change when it starts to wear out. There are three different types of VNL replacement styli you can choose from, I, II and III.
These replacement styli have different compliance ratings and suspension: the VNL I stylus is flexible for improved groove tracking, the VNL II stylus is rigid which helps reduce unwanted feedback, and the VNL III is a firm stylus designed for sturdiness, a long service life and resonance reduction. Since the Ortofon VNL is attachable to any headshell, you can mount it on any tonearm with ease, allowing you to use the VNL cartridge on either your DJ or HIFI turntable, using the VNL for either DJing or to enjoy your collection.
To ensure the survival of the VNL in the hectic world of DJing, the cartridge has been developed to be as sturdy as possible, using computer-assisted design and manufacturing. Each internal component is precisely machined and robotically assembled to ensure uniformity and accuracy. The industrial-grade inner components are protected by the outer body, made from hard plastic, which prevents damage and interference within.
For superior reliability, the VNL Cartridge is equipped with a spherical stylus that provides optimal groove tracking and ensures the preservation of your records. Even suitable for heavy-handed DJs, the VNL provides excellent resistance to scratching, cueing and back-spinning, whilst retaining high tracking performance for both digital vinyl systems and real vinyl records. The Ortofon VNL Moving Magnet cartridge is a fantastic option for any seasoned DJ looking for a replacement for their legacy cartridges, or for new vinyl fanatics to try a different style of DJ cartridge.
To mount the VNL, the Ortofon SH-4 headshell hosts the cartridge firmly and stylishly, and it allows you to adjust its position between 35mm and 45mm distance from the connection pins. Balanced headshell leads provide an accurate stereo connection from VNL cartridge to tonearm. An improved finger lift allows you to lift the stylus off the record with ease and less chance of touching the vinyl, and the shorter, streamlined construction gives the headshell and cartridge a low profile.
Fitted with balanced headshell leads that provide a secure connection to the VNL cartridge, this ensures accurate stereo transmission to the It is also fitted with an SME connector that is compatible with most Industry standard turntables and will attach securely to all SME tonearms. The sleek finish of the SH-4 makes for an aesthetically pleasing and ergonomic headshell, suitable for all applications.
