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Micro Seiki VF-3100

Stylus: V-3100/e-II
Series: VF (Variable Flux)
Type: МI
Stylus Shape: Nude Elliptical[ radii (mil / µm) 0.3×0.8 mil (≈7.6×20.3 µm) ]
Class: Mid-Range

Mounting: standard 1/2"
Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D): 7.5 g
Output Voltage: 3 mV
Frequency Response: 5–35 000 Hz
Channel Separation: 30 dB
Channel Balance: ≤ 0.5 dB
Recommended Load: 47 kΩ
Tracking Force: 0.75–4.0 g (nominal 2.0 g)
VTA: 15°
Compliance Value: 20 × 10⁻⁶ cm/dyne
Documents: prospekt [jpg]specifications [jpg]

Additional Info

IM (Induced Magnet) principle; VF = Variable Flux. Brochure also lists VF-3100/5 with stylus V-3100/5 (0.5 mil conical). Stylus-holder “knob” used to set optimal tracking force and a related Micro Seiki patent (US3538266)

Replacement

Micro Seiki	V-3100/5	Conical
Tonar	400-DS	Conical

add 01/17/2026 · upd. 01/17/2026