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Ortofon VNL TRIX ON SH2
The Ortofon VNL Trix on SH-4 (often listed in retailer inventory systems as VNL Intro Set Premounted or VNL Trix on SH-4 / SH-2 style mount) is the complete all-in-one package for turntablists, scratch DJs, and vinyl enthusiasts. Instead of buying the headshell, cartridge body, and separate styli piecemeal, this comprehensive bundle provides the Ortofon VNL cartridge pre-mounted onto an Ortofon SH-4 headshell, accompanied by the full VNL "Trix" 3-stylus suite (VNL I, VNL II, and VNL III). It offers immediate plug-and-play operation for any standard SME bayonet tonearm while granting the user total freedom to test and customize stylus suspension stiffness right out of the box.
Core Performance Features
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Complete Turnkey Solution: Combines the pre-aligned Ortofon VNL cartridge, an Ortofon SH-4 black aluminum headshell with an ergonomic long finger lift, and the complete 3-pack of interchangeable VNL styli in a single retail package.
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Full Tri-Pack Customization Included:
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VNL I (Flexible - 16 μm/mN): High compliance and flexibility; ideal for lighter tonearm settings, low vinyl groove wear, and relaxed playback or gentle backcueing.
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VNL II (Standard - 15 μm/mN): Balanced medium compliance; pre-fitted by default as the all-around workhorse for beatmatching, juggling, and everyday club mixing.
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VNL III (Rigid - 14 μm/mN): Stiffest dampening compound; built specifically for aggressive scratching, heavy finger pressure, high-torque turntable platters, and scratch battles where anti-skip stability is paramount.
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Zero Alignment Hassle: Ships factory-aligned to standard Technics 52 mm Baerwald/Stevenson geometry, eliminating the need to handle delicate lead wires, tiny mounting nuts, or alignment protractors.
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Spherical Diamond Profile: All three included styli share the identical spherical diamond profile (R 18 µm) that preserves original vinyl grooves and provides tracking fidelity on timecode DVS records (Serato, Traktor, Rekordbox).
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Universal SME Bayonet Compatibility: Instantly mounts to any standard S-shaped DJ tonearm (Technics SL-1200 series, Pioneer DJ PLX-1000/CRSS12, Reloop RP-7000/8000, Audio-Technica, Stanton).
Technical Layout & Specifications
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Package Contents:
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1 x Ortofon VNL Cartridge body.
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1 x Ortofon SH-4 Headshell (Black aluminum, SME mount).
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1 x Stylus VNL I (Flexible, 1 dot marker).
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1 x Stylus VNL II (Standard, 2 dots marker).
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1 x Stylus VNL III (Rigid, 3 dots marker).
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Cartridge Type: Moving Magnet (MM).
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Stylus Profile: Spherical (R 18 µm).
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Output Voltage: 6 mV (@ 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec).
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Tracking Force Range: 3.0 g – 5.0 g (30 – 50 mN).
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Recommended Tracking Force: 4.0 g (40 mN).
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Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz (-2 dB / +4 dB).
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Channel Separation: 20 dB (@ 1 kHz).
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Tracking Ability (@ 315 Hz): 100 µm (across all 3 styli).
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Internal Impedance / DC Resistance: 700 Ohms.
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Recommended Load Resistance: 47 kOhms.
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Recommended Load Capacitance: 200 – 600 pF.
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Total Assembly Weight (Cartridge + Headshell): Approximately 15.9 g.
