JICO NIPPON PRECISION JEWEL INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
(Head Office: Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture; President: Yukihiro Nakagawa) is pleased to announce the launch of its new DVS-compatible replacement stylus, the “DVS.”
Orders will be accepted starting Monday, March 2, 2026.
With its striking Solid Ruby Tip that “Cuts Deep into the Groove”
The DVS stylus is purpose-built for Digital Vinyl System performance.
Package Contents: Set of 2 replacement styli
(Cartridge body, headshell, and lead wires sold separately.)
Simply replacing the stylus allows your existing cartridge body to be used for DVS applications—no need to change the cartridge itself.
DVS stands for Digital Vinyl System. It is a DJ system that allows users to control digital audio files stored on a computer by using a turntable and timecode vinyl.
Timecode vinyl does not contain recorded music. Instead, it contains a continuous timecode signal that communicates playback speed, direction, and stylus position.
DVS software such as Serato DJ Pro, Traktor Pro, and rekordbox DJ analyzes this timecode signal and reflects the turntable’s movements onto digital audio in real time.
Because DVS relies on the accurate reproduction of the timecode signal, unstable tracking can lead to dropouts, latency, or malfunction, significantly affecting performance. While the appearance and hands-on feel remain identical to traditional analog DJing, the actual sound being played comes from digital audio files on a computer
Conventional DJ styli are designed to trace music grooves,
not to reproduce timecode signals with the precision DVS requires.
DVS performance assumes intense techniques such as cueing, back-spins, and scratching. These place significantly greater physical stress on the stylus than standard playback. If the timecode signal becomes unstable, dropouts, latency, and inconsistent response may occur.
A stylus designed specifically for DVS must deliver:
Durability for extended use
While developing the SKRATCH 101 and SKRATCH 101-40 with ruby tips, JICO discovered a key advantage during DVS testing:
Ruby produced an exceptionally clean and precise circular trace on the DVS calibration scope, indicating highly stable timecode reading.
This led to the decision to develop a stylus specifically designed for DVS and timecode vinyl, with enhancements beyond the SKRATCH 101 and SKRATCH 101-40 models, including:
To validate this concept, JICO conducted:
Our goal is to provide a high-quality DVS stylus at an accessible price, supporting the growing number of DJs who rely on DVS timecode vinyl systems.
Tracking Force: 3.5g–4.5
Thanks to the hardness and durability of ruby, the stylus maintains stable timecode tracking and signal accuracy even during aggressive DVS performances. Back-spins and scratching are handled with minimal signal disruption, ensuring reliable and responsive control.
Shipping times may vary depending on order volume.
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