Cartridges & Styluses White 20 Items

An alignment protractor is used to find the correct distance from stylus tip to tonearm pivot.

When aligning a cartridge for tangency using the alignment protractor, it is essential to remember that you are attempting to align the cantilever (and, hence, the stylus), not the cartridge body. There is no guarantee that the cantilever is perfectly aligned within the cartridge body, so simply aligning the cartridge body will not necessarily produce the desired result.

Furthermore, many cartridge bodies have non-parallel sides, making tangential alignment of the cartridge body with the lines of tangency on the gauge virtually impossible.

An alignment protractor is a plastic template onto which are printed the null point(s) and lines of tangency against which the cartridge should be aligned. The template is placed over the turntable's spindle (made possible via a spindle-sized hole drilled in the template) and placed against the platter.

Cartridge must be adjusted until the cantilever is parallel to the set of parallel lines. And this should be achieved for both the indicated points. When the cartridge's longitudinal axis is parallel with the horisontal lines, tracking error will be at a minimum.

Premium Alignment Tool

Your go-to precision companion for perfecting your turntable setup. Crafted to the highest standards, this tool is a larger and sturdier version, boasting a remarkable 75% increase in rigidity compared to the standard model.

The Premium Cartridge Alignment Tool features a robust build, providing enhanced durability and stability during the alignment process. Its larger size ensures a more secure grip and heightened accuracy.

With two zero points Baerwald alignment, this tool is engineered to deliver optimal tracking performance. Achieve precise cartridge alignment for accurate playback, allowing you to experience your vinyl collection with unparalleled clarity and fidelity.

How to use the alignment tool:
https://ortofon.com/pages/alignment-tool

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.

Contains 1x Stylus VNL II!

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.

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 II 90 μm
VNL III 90 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral:

VNL I 16 μm/m N
VNL II 15 μm/m N
VNL III 14 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

Digitrack Limited Edition stylus
The Digitrack Limited Edition is the perfect marriage of easy and function. You can now manipulate MP3's with the style and feel of a turntablist and the tradition of a turntable. The Digitrack Limited Edition responds to the DJs who make extensive use of timecoded vinyl applications.

Digitrack Limited Edition low wear design and tailored frequency response increase the lifespan of timecoded vinyl records, and provides high quality sound reproduction for playing conventional vinyl records as well.

The Digitrack Limited Edition also features excellent groove-handling capabilities for scratch and mix performance, as well as increased output voltage for improved TCV performance and better sound quality from your mixer's phono preamps.

Digitrack Limited Edition Technical data
Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 8 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-18.000 Hz +3/-2 dB

Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmende tracking force - 90 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 12 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical
Tracking force range - 2.0-4.0 g (20-40 mN)
Tracking force recommended - 3.0 g (30 mN)
Concorde cartridge weight - 18.5 g

Compatible with cartridges - Digitrack Limited Edition (discontinued and no longer available)

OM Q.Bert for scratch and back-cueing
• High tracking ability, unsurpassed handling
• Ultra high output!
• Low wear characteristics that literally put it in a class of its own

Turntablists and mix DJs alike will appreciate the strong output of this cartridge, coupled with unrivaled tracking ability and sonic characteristics. The Q.Bert features a more subdued high end, which helps to minimize surface noise from worn vinyl, and an accentuated mid-range to help bring scratching to the front of the sound stage.

The Q-Bert has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of your records and it is tailored specifically for scratch. Due to its enomous output, it is perfect for scratch of all music with deep bass frequences.

Q.Bert Technical Data
Stylus Type Spherical
Tracking Force 3.0 g
Output Voltage 11 mV
Frequency Range 20-18.000 Hz

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 11 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-18.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 90 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 12 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical
Stylus tip radius - R 18 μm
Tracking force range - 2 - 4 g
Tracking force recommended - 3 g

Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 1.680 Ohm
Internal inductance - 920 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 200-400 pF
OM cartridge weight incl. extra weight - 5 g
Replacement stylus unit - Q.Bert

The new stylus features
Replacement stylus offers a tactile feedback when seating, indicating a snug and secure fit, while a cut-out area in the front allows for far more accurate needle drops.

• Larger, wider and more robust stylus body
• Easier to grip and handle
• Better fix by metal spring
• Tactile feedback of correct mount
• Large stylus viewing cut‐out

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 10 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-18.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 120 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical R 18 μm

Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g
Recommended exclusively for Concorde MkII SCRATCH

Attention: Matches the new Concorde MkII only!

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 III compliance, dynamic lateral 14 μm/m N - Firm

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 III 90 μm

VNL III 14 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

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 II compliance, dynamic lateral 15 μm/m N - Rigid

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 II 90 μm

VNL II 15 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

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

Exchangeable reinforced finger lift for Concorde MkII series
• Tapered shape, robustness where needed
• Metal ring is “unbroken”
• Colour options: Red, Black, Yellow and Orange
• Wider grip area
• Grip texture
• Graphics area

The new finger lift is one of the major improvements: it’s now stand alone replaceable part.

Available in Black, Red, Orange, Yellow and White colors which is perfect to personalize the cartridge the way you want it.

Scratch White stylus Technical data
Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 7 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1.5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-15.000 Hz 3dB/-2dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmende tracking force - 80 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 6 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical
Stylus tip radius - R 18 μm

Tracking force range - 3.0-5.0 g (30-50 mN)
Tracking force recommended - 4.0 g (40 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 750 Ohm
Internal inductance - 450 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 200-600 pF
Concorde/OM cartridge weight - 18.5 g / 5g

Compatible with cartridges: OM Scratch White

Made From Scratch replacement stylus
To support our customers who own the Concorde MFS we will continue to manufacture replacement stylus MFS.

Features:
- Spherical stylus, which can stand up to heavy back-cueing
- High output for clear sound from a mixer/preamplifier
- Non-compromising energetic sound quality

Made From Scratch stylus Technical data
Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 7 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-15.000 Hz 3dB/-2dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmende tracking force - 80 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 6 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical
Stylus tip radius - R 18 μm

Tracking force range - 3.0-5.0 g (30-50 mN)
Tracking force recommended - 4.0 g (40 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°
Internal impedance, DC resistance - 750 Ohm
Internal inductance - 450 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 200-600 pF
Concorde cartridge weight - 18.5 g

Compatible with cartridges - Made From Scratch (discontinued and no longer available)

OM Scratch White pre-mounted on SH-4 Blue headshell
The OM Scratch White on the SH-4 Black headshell is a practical and convenient solution for our customers who wish direct and easy mounting and replacement on their S-shaped tonearm.

Features:
• Universal mount fitting a wide range of S-shaped tonearms
• Correct Baerwald alignment with the major part of tonearms with universal mount
• Spherical stylus minimizes scratching
• Increased tracking ability
• Reinforced rubber suspension

High output and maximum scratch performance guaranteed!

OM Scratch White technical data
Stylus Type Spherical
Tracking Force 4.0 g (40 mN)
Output Voltage 7 mV
Frequency Range 20-15.000 Hz

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 7 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1,5 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 25 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-20.000 Hz
Frequency response - 20-15.000 Hz 3dB/-2dB
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 80 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 6 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical
Stylus tip radius - R 18 μm
Tracking force range - 3,0-5,0 g (30-50 mN)
Tracking force recommended - 4,0 g (40 mN)
Tracking angle - 20°

Internal impedance, DC resistance - 750 Ohm
Internal inductance - 450 mH
Recommended load resistance - 47 kOhm
Recommended load capacitance - 200-600 pF
OM cartridge weight - 5 g
OM pre-mounted on SH-4 weight incl. screws - 14,5 g

Replacement stylus unit - Scratch White

New levels of performance
The Concorde Scratch allows turntablist and scratching DJs to achieve new levels of performance with an unprecedented tracking ability and extra high output.
• The SCRATCH is intended especially for scratching and back-cueing. The SCRATCH uses spherical styli, as they preserve more of the groove over backcueing and scratching.
• For DJs that require increased tracking ability, the SCRATCH is up to the task. The Scratch has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of the records and it is tailored specifically for scratch.
• Due to its very high output 10 mV, it is perfect for scratch of all music with deep bass frequences. With solid bass reproduction and extended highs, the SCRATCH is great for any style, providing energetic sound. Maximum scratch performance guaranteed!

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 10 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-18.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 120 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical R 18 μm
Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - SCRATCH

Video: https://youtu.be/hPQNkhzZuBQ

supplied in Flight case

New levels of performance
The Concorde Scratch allows turntablist and scratching DJs to achieve new levels of performance with an unprecedented tracking ability and extra high output.
• The SCRATCH is intended especially for scratching and back-cueing. The SCRATCH uses spherical styli, as they preserve more of the groove over backcueing and scratching.
• For DJs that require increased tracking ability, the SCRATCH is up to the task. The Scratch has a supreme ability to trace the grooves of the records and it is tailored specifically for scratch.
• Due to its very high output 10 mV, it is perfect for scratch of all music with deep bass frequences. With solid bass reproduction and extended highs, the SCRATCH is great for any style, providing energetic sound. Maximum scratch performance guaranteed!

Output voltage at 1000Hz, 5cm/sec. - 10 mV
Channel balance at 1kHz - 1 dB
Channel separation at 1kHz - 22 dB
Channel separation at 15 kHz - 15 dB
Frequency range at -3dB - 20-18.000 Hz
Tracking ability at 315 Hz at recommmended tracking force - 120 μm
Compliance, dynamic lateral - 14 μm/m N
Stylus type - Spherical R 18 μm
Tracking force range - 3 - 5 g
Tracking force recommended - 4 g

Cartridge weight - 18,5 g
Replacement stylus unit - SCRATCH

Video: https://youtu.be/hPQNkhzZuBQ

Get ready to Plug’n Play

Designed to fit any standard DJ turntable. Features high quality tonearm terminal connections.

Ortofon VNL cartridge – a model tailored uniquely to the unrelenting demands of modern
turntablists and portablists.
The plug'n play solution has become an expected and necessary asset for the user, and
with the new VNL Premounted, it’s not getting easier!
The VNL has been paired with our popular black SH-4 Headshell, which securely frames
the VNL cartridge to deliver its absolute best. The VNL Premounted fits any standard DJ
turntable and tonearm and features high quality tonearm terminal connections. We've
created the perfect kit, where you'll have the high standard of the VNL matched with our
favorite headshell to deliver superb convenience and great value.

Just the stylus VNL II is product content!

Features:
• Mounted on Ortofon SH-4 Black headshell with universal mount.
• 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 II compliance, dynamic lateral 15 μm/m N - Rigid

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 II 90 μm

VNL II 15 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

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