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Vestax VR-5 EE
The Vestax VR-5 EE is an entry-level MM cartridge with an elliptical stylus profile and a strong 6 mV output, so it feeds any standard MM phono input without extra gain. Tracking force is rated between 2.0 and 3.0 g, a range suited to DJ and club turntables. Its replaceable stylus is the VR-5EE, and Phono Culture lists three compatible replacement styli for this model.
- Class:
Entry-Level
- Mounting
- standard 1/2"
- Weight & Dimensions (H×W×D)
- 5.3 g
- Output Voltage
- 6 mV
- Frequency Response
- 20–20 000 Hz
- Channel Separation
- 20 dB
- Channel Balance
- ≤ 2 dB
- Tracking Force
- 2.0–3.0 g
Additional Info
The Vestax VR-5 EE is forgiving and easygoing, built for practical use rather than analytical scrutiny. Stable tracking and a relaxed, non-fatiguing midrange take priority over pinpoint detail or a wide soundstage, so vocals stay natural without harshness. DJ and club duty where durability matters more than critical listening is its home turf. The elliptical stylus is replaceable, and the body often shipped as the VR-5E with a VR-5EE insert.
Replacement styluses for Vestax VR-5 EE
| JICO | VR5 | Super Analogue Stylus |
| JICO | VR5E | Super Analogue Stylus |
| JICO | VR5EE | Super Analogue Stylus |
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add 01/17/2026 · upd. 08/02/2026