Reloop RP-7 + Ortofon VNL Cartridges Bundle
This bundle pairs two Reloop RP-7 turntables - the first professionally produced turntables built specifically for 7” vinyl - with a complete set of Ortofon VNL cartridges pre-mounted on SH-4 headshells. It’s a genuinely ready-to-play setup: high-torque direct drive turntables, precision tracking cartridges built for scratching and back-spinning, and all the accessories needed to get playing straight out of the box.
Staff take: The expert verdict
This is the bundle we recommend to 7” vinyl DJs and scratch artists who don’t want to spend time separately sourcing cartridges and headshells that actually suit high-torque scratch use. The VNL’s spherical stylus is genuinely built for the abuse of hardcore scratching and back-spinning, and having it pre-mounted on the SH-4 headshell means you’re set up and mixing within minutes of unboxing, not hunting down compatible parts.
Why choose this bundle?
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Reloop RP-7 turntables (x2) - a high-torque direct drive motor (2.5 kg/cm) for accurate cueing and powerful scratching, with a straight copper tonearm and internal rubber damping to minimise resonance and maximise tracking accuracy.
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Three speed settings - 33⅓, 45, and 78 RPM, with a wide pitch range for precise mixing and beatmatching across formats.
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Ortofon VNL cartridges (x2) - a spherical stylus built for extra resistance to hardcore scratching and back-spinning, reducing record wear while delivering high tracking performance for both DVS and real vinyl use.
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Ortofon SH-4 headshells (x2), pre-mounted - anodised aluminium construction with an ergonomic long finger lift and gold-plated wire terminals for superior signal transmission, ready to go with no separate mounting or alignment needed.
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Complete accessory set - everything needed to get playing immediately, from slipmats to phono cables with grounding.
Who is this bundle for?
This bundle is built for 7” vinyl enthusiasts, scratch artists, and turntablists who want a matched, ready-to-play setup rather than sourcing turntables and cartridges separately. It’s a strong choice for DJs building a dedicated 7” scratch setup, or anyone upgrading from stock cartridges to something purpose-built for hardcore scratching and back-spinning.
Bundle vs buying separately - What’s the difference?
Buying the RP-7 turntables and Ortofon VNL cartridges separately means sourcing compatible headshells, mounting and aligning the cartridges yourself, and checking tracking force and azimuth before you can actually play. This bundle removes that entirely - the VNL cartridges arrive pre-mounted on SH-4 headshells, properly matched to the RP-7’s tonearm, so you’re playing accurately from the first session rather than troubleshooting cartridge alignment. If you already own compatible cartridges and headshells, buying the RP-7 turntables alone may suit you better; if you want a complete, correctly matched setup with no extra legwork, this bundle is the more straightforward choice.
Getting started with this bundle
- Attach the pre-mounted SH-4 headshell and VNL cartridge to each RP-7’s tonearm, and fit the supplied counterweight to balance the tonearm correctly.
- Fit the 7” slipmat and aluminium puck adapter to each platter for proper 7” playback.
- Connect each turntable to your mixer via the supplied phono RCA cable with grounding, and connect the mains power cable.
- Use the LED needle light for visibility when cueing in low-light booths.
- Select your speed (33⅓, 45, or 78 RPM) and adjust pitch range as needed for your set.
Technical specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Drive principle |
Direct drive |
| Motor |
8-pole, 3-phase, high-torque brushless |
| Torque |
2.5 kg/cm |
| Speeds |
33⅓, 45 & 78 RPM |
| Pitch range |
±8%, ±16%, ±35% |
| Wow and flutter |
Less than 0.15% |
| Effective tonearm length |
164.5 mm |
| Turntable dimensions (W×H×D) |
350 × 139 × 270 mm |
| Turntable weight |
5.7 kg (each) |
| Cartridge stylus type |
Spherical |
| Cartridge output voltage |
6 mV |
| Cartridge frequency response |
20–20,000 Hz |
| Recommended tracking force |
4 g |
| Cartridge weight |
6.5 g |
| Headshell material |
Anodised aluminium |
| Headshell weight (incl. screws) |
9.4 g |
| Headshell connection |
Industry-standard SME connector |
Frequently asked questions
Are the cartridges already mounted on the headshells?
Yes - the Ortofon VNL cartridges come pre-mounted on the SH-4 headshells, so there’s no separate mounting or alignment required.
Is this bundle suitable for scratching and back-spinning?
Yes - the VNL cartridge’s spherical stylus is specifically designed for extra resistance to hardcore scratching and back-spinning while minimising record wear.
Can these turntables play standard 12” records as well as 7”?
The RP-7 is purpose-built and optimised for 7” vinyl. If you need a dual-format setup, speak to our team about pairing options.
Do I need a separate mixer?
Yes - this bundle includes turntables, cartridges, and headshells, but not a mixer. Each turntable connects via the supplied phono RCA cable to a mixer with phono inputs.
What’s in the box?
- 2 x Reloop RP-7 DJ Turntables
- 2 x Ortofon VNL Cartridges (pre-mounted)
- 2 x Ortofon SH-4 Headshells (pre-mounted)
- 2 x 7” Slipmats
- 2 x Aluminium Puck Adapters
- 2 x LED Needle Lights
- 2 x Counterweights
- 2 x Phono RCA cables with grounding
- 2 x Mains power cables
- 2 x Operating Instructions
Why buy from DJKIT?
We put bundles like this together because we know how much time it saves getting a properly matched scratch setup working straight away, rather than piecing it together part by part. UK stock, free delivery, and expert advice included.
