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ORIGIN LIVE
The
Swift adds the Multi-Layer Platter to the basic design of the Aurora turntable, with its
cantilevered design, motor power supply and decoupled arm board. The MLP layers
work to diffuse surface resonance in the platter through vibrational
interference, resulting in a texture in the music freed from resonant
artefacts. This new turntable delivers a performance that surpasses its price
point by miles, offering a sure investment for your system.
LIGHTSPEED: The Mk5 Motor Power
Supply introduces a new PCB in the PSU on all decks offering even more speed
stability and improved sonic performance than the former Light Speed
Controller. Common problems like speed drift, motor
jitter and cogging are avoided. Speed settings for 33.33 and 45 RPM are
operated through one knob with no need for belt/platter change.
DC100 MOTOR: These high-grade Swiss
motors demonstrate the powerful, smooth-running needed in a good turntable
motor. Ironless cores eliminate eddy currents which result in low “clogging”,
low vibration and speed stability. Motors are decoupled to minimize vibration
and reduce audible noise.
MULTI LAYER PLATTER: The Multi Layer Platter
(MLP) is trickle down tech from our flagship Voyager turntable, featuring an
intricately designed top with over 1000 individual slots laser cut through the
top layer. Combined with another composite layer underneath and carefully
screwed on to the acrylic platter. The MLP layers work to diffuse surface
resonance in the platter through vibrational interference, resulting in a texture
in the music which is freed up from resonant artefacts.
BELT: The belt is manufactured
in house using special material which increases grip and reduces stretch under
instantaneous loading, using a unique material which dramatically improves on
widely used neoprene rubber – benefits include increased dynamics and
deeper bass performance.
STADARED
ARMBOARD: Our standard armboard provides premium
performance for the price point. Decoupled from the rest of the turntable, the armboard is balanced in equilibrium with the platter and
bearing house.
ULTRA LOW FRICTION
BEARING: Made
in house, the new MK4 bearing has ultra low levels of vibration. The spindle
rotates on a Tungsten carbide ball bearing centered
on a hardened thrust pad for low friction and long life. Low bearing friction
is essential to avoid vibration. Unlike decks which “float” the platter using
air or magnetic bearings, we believe “earthing” the energy out of the platter
is essential for sound purity.
HI-SPEC SUBCHASSIS: The sub-chassis plate
balances the armboard with the platter and bearing
house, decoupling both from the turntable plinth. Its mass heavy design also
helps to effectively damp vibration travelling through the armboard
and platter.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM: Our unique suspension
avoids both the softening of leading edges often found in suspended designs and
the hardness in many non-suspended designs. The results are:
Superior pitch, rhythm,
and timing
Rock-solid imaging
Reduced colouration
Refined presentation of
low-level information
Easy to follow separation
in the music and vocals