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Origin Live ILLUSTRIOUS MK4 Tonearm PLEASE NOTE: Very last of the Illustrious MK4 arms, a superb arm at a bargain price! Open box display stock, full factory warranty & brand new condition. 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 MK4 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 featured a completely redesigned bearing housing (yoke) t
Origin Live’s Illustrious is widely revered for its outstanding bass power, superb dynamics, and consummate musicality, making it a top-tier choice for serious vinyl enthusiasts. At A$3,500, the asking price sits above the median of A$2,585 but remains well below the 75th percentile of A$6,173, marking it as a fair, not ambitious, deal in the current used market for this model.
This is a worthwhile buy because the Illustrious MK4 delivers exceptional resolution and dynamic integrity, revealing deep musical detail from vinyl grooves with remarkable clarity. Its clean listing, original-owner condition, and inclusion of standard accessories enhance its value, offering genuine upside for timing and rarity without notable caveats. For a well-loved product at a fair price, this represents a clear buying opportunity for any enthusiast seeking high-end tonearm performance.
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Origin Live traces its roots to 1986 in Southampton, UK, when audio enthusiast Mark Baker, a former warship designer, founded the company initially as Cable Design in his garage. The debut product was a pioneering solid-core hi-fi cable, followed swiftly by equipment supports and a name change to Origin Live—evoking the goal of hearing the original source as played live. Over three decades, it evolved from humble tinkering into a dedicated factory operation with CNC machinery and skilled staff, exporting to over 40 countries.
The brand excels in analog replay, renowned for high-performance turntables like the Voyager series and Aurora Mark II, alongside innovative tonearms such as the MkV range with multi-layer counterweights for superior vibration control. It also offers phono stages, speaker stands, platforms, upgrades, and select loudspeakers including the Astute model, emphasizing in-house design for musical fidelity over mass production.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the high-end hi-fi market, Origin Live commands respect among vinyl purists for its award-winning products—from early Hi-Fi Choice triumphs to ongoing acclaim in publications like Analog Planet and Stereo Times. While not a household name like Rega, its distinctive, ambitious analog focus appeals to discerning buyers seeking authentic, live-like sound reproduction.
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