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Styli protection caps for VNL cartridges and styli

The stylus protection guard helps to limit stylus damage, if the cartridge accidentally slides across a record or if the cartridge is dropped onto the record.

The protection caps come in pairs.

The AT-HS4BK is a universal ½"-mount headshell designed for use with straight 4-pin tonearms.
The AT-HS4BK features an ultra-lightweight (8.5 g) aluminum die-cast body to keep vibration to a minimum and a finger lift to enable precise stylus placement. The headshell is also equipped with color-coded lead wires and comes with mounting screws.
Available in black (AT-HS4BK) and silver (AT-HS4SV).

Functions:
• Universal ½"-mount headshell for 4-pin tonearms
• Ultra-lightweight aluminum die-cast body keeps vibration to the bare minimum
• Angled shape suitable for straight tonearms
• Finger lift enables precise stylus placement
• Includes lead wires and mounting screws

Specifications:
• Material: Aluminum
• Connector: Aluminum
• Weight: 8.5 g (0.3 oz), including lead wire
• Dimensions: 12.5 mm (0.5") H × 20.7 mm (0.8") W × 54.0 mm (2.1") D
• Accessories: Installation screws (10 mm × 2, 8 mm × 2), nuts x 2, plastic washers x 2

Stylus for Ortofon VNL.

In ViNyL we trust
Even before the launch of the Concorde MkII, we have always studied the feedback of our customers and how they utilize our 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 our extensive experience in industrial design and technological know-how, we present the new Ortofon VNL cartridge – a model tailored uniquely to the unrelenting demands of modern turntablists and portablists.

The new 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.

VNL \ compliance, dynamic lateral 16 μm/m N - Flexible

DJs can easily identify which stylus type best suits their individual DJ style and enables their absolute best performance capability.

VNL technical data

Stylus Type: Sperical
Tracking Force: 4,0 g
Output Voltage: 6mV
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 recommmended tracking force:

VNL I 100 μm

VNL I 16 μm/m N

Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g
Antiskating - for best backcueing performance use “0”
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

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.

VNL Userguide: https://www.ortofon.com/media/151234/5-800161-12_vnl_userguide_08_20_web.pdf