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Ortofon VMS 30 MKII

Mounting
standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
5 g
Output Voltage
5 mV
Frequency Response
20–20 000 Hz
Channel Separation
27 dB
Channel Balance
≤ 2 dB
Recommended Load
47 kΩ || 400 pF
Tracking Force
1.0–1.6 g (nominal 1.3 g)
VTA
20°
Compliance Value
22 µm/mN (dynamic, lateral)

Additional Info

Patented Variable Magnetic Shunt (VMS) generating system. Nude Fine Line stylus; tracking ability 90 µm (315 Hz). DC resistance 800 Ω; inductance 600 mH

Replacement

Tonar1309-HYPELHyperelliptical
Tonar6476-SHIBAShibata
JICOAE10223Nude Elliptical
add 02/03/2026 · upd. 02/03/2026