| Technical data | |
| Frequency range | 20-22.000 Hz |
| Frequency response | 20-20.000 Hz + 2 / - 3 dB |
| Tracking ability at 315Hz at recommended tracking force *) | 50 µm |
| Compliance, dynamic, lateral | 10 µm/mN |
| Stylus type | Elliptical |
| Stylus tip radius | r/R 8/18 µm |
| Equivalent stylus tip mass | 0,65 mg |
| Tracking force range | 1,7-2,3 g (17-23 mN) |
| Tracking force, recommended | 2,0 g (20 mN |
| Tracking angle | 20° |
| Stylus colour | Black |
| Recommended for following cartridge | VMS 3 E |
• "DEG" =Diamond 0.3 x 0.7 mil bonded elliptical tip needle for use at 16, 33 or 45 speeds. NOT for 78 rpm speed.
1.7 - 2.3 grams tracking pressure.
Elliptical needles have more efficient contact with the surface of the record than a conical tip.
Original needle color is usually: WHITE
Replaces: D3E Used In: VMS3E FF10XE
NOTE: Because this needle is designed for use specifically with Ortofon cartridges, it can be found in numerous brands of turntables. In some cases the cartridges for this needle may be original equipment supplied with a new turntable, but was more likely selected at time of sale to complete a turntable sold without a cartridge or later as an upgrade to the original cartridge supplied by the turntable manufacturer. This needle should be matched primarily to the cartridge type not necessarily the turntable.
ORTOFON CARTRIDGES FF10XE VMS3E
ORTOFON NEEDLES D3E
DUAL MODELS CS601 CS70 TK134 CS1236-1 CS12361 CS1237 HS142 KA320 KA330 TK122 TK232 TK233 TK259
KENWOOD MODELS KD-1033 KD1033 KD-1500 KD1500 KD-2070 KD2070 KD-33 KD33