ORIGIN LIVE
PROFFESIONAL ANALOGUE PRODUCTS
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We list most popular Origin Live
products and can order in any OL product available.
Popular items include the Structural
modification kits for your REGA arm, Threaded
These motor kits give excellent results, we have supplied them for Oracle, Linn, Rega, Thorens & Blue Note turntables and every time the result has been a great improvement to timing, focus, and dynamics over the stock motor drive.
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TONEARMS
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OL1 (RB251) Tone arm standard |
$290.00 |
OL1 FULLY UPGRADED
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OL1 (RB251) Tone arm with OL
structural mod kit |
$440.00 |
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Includes
Structural mod kit, full rewiring with OL litz
internal wire, hi purity external wiring and
slotted arm tube. |
$770.00 |
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ORIGIN LIVE SILVER Mk3c Tonearm Current arms are now in the Mk3 version - these
have a superior tube manufactured from a different material and specially
treated. They also have the 3 point base fixing that all current Rega arms possess. The Silver is a leading high performance tonearm offered at a fraction of the cost of other high end arms. The arm builds on the success of the highly acclaimed Origin Live OL1 and Rega arm upgrades. The fully upgraded OL1 is listed among the world’s “super arms” for performance and frequently mentioned alongside names such as the Linn Ekos, Naim Aro, SME V, Graham etc - these arms all have certain strengths and excel over one another in different areas. However none could really be said to have all the musical characteristics necessary in a tonearm. The Silver addresses this situation by possessing a superb blend of qualities. It is this blend that makes it a truly great all round performer, able to excel in all aspects of music.
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$990.00 |
OL SILVER TONEARN
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ORIGIN
LIVE ENCOUNTER Mk3c Tonearm The Encounter arm builds upon the outstanding performance
of the Silver by improving the design and quality of all components. This is
not just a development - it is a complete redesign. The entire yoke and base are different from the Silver
tonearm. These structures, contain the horizontal
and vertical bearings and are therefore highly influential on sound quality.
The upgrade in design manifests itself in outstanding deep bass along with
increased focus, stability and resolution through all frequencies. The tight
and powerful bass carries the hallmark of authority and adds so much to the
musical experience. In addition the arm dramatically improves the great
transparency, tonal balance and sound-staging of the Silver arm. It produces
a wonderful live feel to the music, with fabulous transient speed and air.
The Encounter arm is outstanding. The newest "C" version now comes with an arm
tube comprised of a composite material including carbon fiber, ebony wood and
a special coating. The result is an even more rigid structure with increased
dampening of resonances which can be heard in an even purer tone, blacker
background and greater resolution than ever before. Surprising to many, the armtube
is the most critical aspect in tonearm design. It affects performance more than
any other single component of the arm. Many of us make the mistake of
thinking bearings must be the most important aspect of an arm and while
critical to keep the armtube stable and tracking,
the effect of detrimental armtube resonance's, as amplified 8,000 times from the cartridge
signal to the final speaker output, destroys sound quality in a way that can
have devastating effects. The most powerful optical microscope can only
magnify 1000 times. When one looks at an arm tube as it plays a record, all
seems calm and serene, however at a microscopic level resonant waves in
tonearm are like watching the Atlantic sea in a hurricane. The cartridge is held by this constantly heaving /
rippling surface and its accuracy in reading the grooves of the record is
directly proportional to the level of micro vibration in the arm. Origin Live
maintains that for this reason alone the money performance ratio of using a
superior tonearm can have very substantial paybacks. Origin Live's new carbon-hybrid
technology addresses this problem head-on and the result is an unprecedented
reduction in unwanted and sonically compromising tonearm resonance. |
$1650.00 |
OL ENCOUNTER TONEARM
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ORIGIN LIVE ILLUSTRIOUS Mk3c Tonearm Ground-breaking design is behind the
astonishing performance of the Illustrious arm. This award winning arm has
been highly acclaimed as a true performance leader. Origin Live's MK3c
version of this tonearm is an arm that easily compares to arms that cost
double and more - and that is without exaggeration but based on real
listening comparisons. The MK3 features a completely redesigned
bearing housing (yoke) that utilizes an unprecedented dual jewel pivots for
vertical movement while enhancing the fixed bearing in the horizontal plane.
The result is a more agile arm with greatly reduced friction yielding a
faster, purer sound and greater dynamics. Soundstage has expanded into a
considerably more three-dimensional or holographic image while the bass
response is a touch enhanced.
The newest "C" version now comes
with an arm tube comprised of a composite material including carbon fiber,
ebony wood and a special coating. The result is an even more rigid structure
with increased dampening of resonances which can be heard in an even purer
tone, blacker background and greater resolution than ever before. Surprising to many, the armtube
is the most critical aspect in tonearm design. It affects performance more
than any other single component of the arm. Many of us make the mistake of thinking
bearings must be the most important aspect of an arm and while critical to
keep the armtube stable and tracking, the effect of
detrimental armtube resonance's,
as amplified 8,000 times from the cartridge signal to the final speaker
output, destroys sound quality in a way that can have devastating effects.
The most powerful optical microscope can only magnify 1000 times. When one
looks at an arm tube as it plays a record, all seems calm and serene, however
at a microscopic level resonant waves in tonearm are like watching the
Atlantic sea in a hurricane. The cartridge is held by this constantly
heaving / rippling surface and its accuracy in reading the grooves of the
record is directly proportional to the level of micro vibration in the arm.
Origin Live maintains that for this reason alone the money performance ratio
of using a superior tonearm can have very substantial paybacks. Origin Live's new
carbon-hybrid technology addresses this problem head-on and the result is an
unprecedented reduction in unwanted and sonically compromising tonearm
resonance.
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$2750.00 |
OL ILLUSTRIOUS TONEARM
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ORIGIN LIVE CONQUEROR Mk3c Tonearm The New MK3c Conqueror tonearm is
attracting appreciation from owners and has just received a great review from
Hi Fi World Magazine. The arm builds on the success
of the MK3 but has 3 significant
upgrades. The first is a new hybrid arm tube
employing carbon fiber, ebony and a special coating. The result is an even
more rigid structure with increased dampening of resonances which can be
heard in an even purer tone, blacker background and greater resolution than
ever before. Surprising to many,
the armtube is the most critical aspect in tonearm
design. It affects performance more than any other single component of the arm.
Many of us make the mistake of thinking bearings must be the most important
aspect of an arm and while critical to keep the armtube
stable and tracking, the effect of detrimental armtube
resonance's, as amplified 8,000 times from the
cartridge signal to the final speaker output, destroys sound quality in a way
that can have devastating effects. The most powerful optical microscope can
only magnify 1000 times. When one looks at an arm tube as it plays a record,
all seems calm and serene, however at a microscopic level resonant waves in
tonearm are like watching the Atlantic sea in a hurricane. The cartridge is
held by this constantly heaving / rippling surface and its accuracy in
reading the grooves of the record is directly proportional to the level of micro
vibration in the arm. Origin Live maintains that for this reason alone the
money performance ratio of using a superior tonearm can have very substantial
paybacks. Origin Live's new carbon-hybrid technology addresses this
problem head-on and the result is an unprecedented reduction in unwanted and
sonically compromising tonearm resonance. The second upgrade is a brand new, in
house designed, external cable. The new cable is discussed in Origin Live's newsletter 18 and is a major
upgrade in its own right - a surgeon who installed this cable in his Silver
arm wrote that it was the biggest upgrade he had ever had (yes, it does
beggar belief but this cable really is something else). The third upgrade is a fine tuner on
the back of arm to allow micro adjustment of Vertical Tracking Force (VTF)
allowing the perfect and easy adjustment of this important paremeter for the best sound. In terms of
performance, the sound of the new arm is incredibly natural, highly dynamic
and yet beautifully refined. To quote Hi Fi World -
"It's the stuff of vinyl legend...... comes strongly recommended for
those wanting the ultimate "real world" tonearm" The Conqueror arm
design is simply light years ahead of its time. Incorporating truly
idealistic principles translated into engineering practice, the arm delivers
a level of performance that is absolutely extraordinary. Origin Live
has just introduced a new MK3 version of this tonearm, an arm that in the
past easily compared to arms that cost double and more - and that is without
exaggeration but based on real listening comparisons. The MK3 features a
completely redesigned bearing housing (yoke) that utilizes an unprecedented
dual jewel pivots for vertical movement while enhancing the fixed bearing in
the horizontal plane. The result is a more agile arm with greatly reduced
friction yielding a faster, purer sound and greater dynamics. Soundstage has
expanded into a considerably more three-dimensional or holographic image
while the bass response is a touch enhanced. Most noticeable is the
increase in presence, clarity and focus. Bass is even more defined and rock
solid than the superlative Illustrious. Vocals take on total realism and
freedom from any confusion. Imaging is also noticeably better than the
already remarkable other arms in the range. Why is the arm so good? Many of
the highly successful techniques used in the Illustrious are present. More
importantly, a number of new ideas are included and it is these that make the
big difference. Its performance demonstrates the level of inspiration and
engineering involved.
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$3850.00 |
OL CONQUEROR TONEARM
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TONEARM UPGRADES
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ORIGIN LIVE Threaded
ORIGIN LIVE Sliding
ORIGIN LIVE Structural mod kit
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$40.00
$80.00
$150.00 |
STRUCTURAL
MOD
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DC MOTOR SETUPS
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ORIGIN LIVE ADVANCED DC MOTOR "The single most
important upgrade you can make" Common Ground Magazine This kit consists of a
DC motor to replace the existing turntable motor, plus an external power supply
and speed control unit. ORIGIN LIVE ULTRA DC MOTOR The Ultra motor kit
offers owners of almost all turntables the advanced technology &
reference performance used in our Resolution Turntable, with components
costing 100 times more than those used in the standard motor kit this is a
true reference option. Contains improved control box and DC100 motor. ORIGIN LIVE DC200 MOTOR UPGRADE (When ordered with Advanced or Ultra kit) ORIGIN LIVE DC100 MOTOR ALONE This is a high torque, near silent running
motor with even low vibration. Due to higher torque it also has improved load
compensation. These advances are well reviewed and result in a more
integrated sound, better timing, rhythm and pitch, freedom from coloration,
improved transparency and dynamics. ORIGIN LIVE DC200 MOTOR ALONE ORIGIN LIVE UPGRADE TRANSFORMER
UPGRADE (When ordered with Advanced or Ultra kit) ORIGIN LIVE UPGRADE TRANSFORMER
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$599.00 $900.00 $199.00 $199.00 $330.00 $400.00 |
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PHONO AMPLIFIERS
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ULTRA BALANCED PHONO STAGE
IntroductionWhen you play vinyl, up to 90% of your total system amplification takes place in the phono stage. Most integrated amps and pre-amps do not have high grade phono stages as they share the power supply with the rest of the electronics. This is what makes investing in a high grade phono stage one of the most effective upgrades. The Origin Live phono stage ultra is designed to vastly improve on whatever you currently own by virtue of innovative circuit design and employment of high grade components. It will amplify the output of all Moving Magnet and Moving Coil cartridges. Unlike many phono stages, it is fully balanced, which yields a host of benefits over unbalanced phono stages (more of this later). It also features a full range of adjustments for capacitance and impedance loading along with a wide range of gain settings. This flexibility means that you are able to get the very best from your cartridge regardless of it’s make and characteristics. Sound qualityImprovements that the Origin Live phono stage bring to a system are dramatic - the most immediate observation among many, will be a vastly improved speed and timing in the music that brings you much closer to live performance. Other factors to highlight are increased transparency, dynamics and levels of detail. It’s highly neutral tonal balance means excellent imaging capability leading to the 3 dimensional sound stage so appreciated by those who understand what makes music tangible. Technical AspectsThe Origin Live phono stage is a high end, stand alone product, meticulously designed and packed with innovative thinking. You can expect unrivalled sonic qualities, with low noise and high performance that place this item well ahead of the field.
Design overview: The design emerges
out of Origin Live’s partnership with one of the
foremost designers of electronics David Rusby. It
is built around a fully balanced circuit with zero feedback and passive equalisation. Each ch
Balanced configuration: The advantages of a balanced phono stage are extremely compelling, both in theory and auditioning. Using a balanced preamp with a phono cartridge makes a lot of sense for the same reason it makes a lot of sense to use it with a microphone: immunity from noise. The output signal from a cartridge is almost negligible compared to the signal levels coming from a tuner or CD player. Consequently, the gain (amplification level) is very high in a phono preamp. Such high levels of amplification mean that an unbalanced preamp also amplifies the noise signal from the cartridge and arm leads to relatively high levels. Contrastingly this unwanted noise is completely eliminated in a balanced system. An additional advantage of balanced circuits is the ability to suppress much of their own power supply noise. At each stage of the circuit, the power supply noise is treated as a common mode signal and ignored. Balanced configuration does not necessitate the use of XLR plugs on your arm leads - you can continue to use your normal RCA phono plugs as these give a fully balanced signal - you only need to connect your arm earth lead or the earth from any arm cable screening to the earth terminal provided on the Origin Live phono stage. To gain the full benefits of balanced configuration it is best to use a balanced pre-amp / power amp. However, if you do not have balanced amplifiers you will still gain benefits from a balanced phono stage. It is worth noting that a balanced phono stage represents a good future proof investment because if you upgrade to balanced amplifiers later, you will save the expense of changing your phono stage.
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$2650.00 |
High Grade capacitors: Our use of extremely high grade capacitors results in incredible levels of detail. This gives real presence to vocals and generates a truly massive sound stage.
Technical Specifications Gain - 5 switchable
settings 47db - 75db ConnectionsRCA phono input socket |
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