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Origin Live ENCOUNTER MK3 Tonearm Origin Live ENCOUNTER MK3 tonearm! The Encounter Mk3 brings to the fold the Dual Pivot bearing system that is only found on the Encounter up. The Encounter MK3 is built to Rega geometry with an effective mass of 12g. The arm includes a threaded VTA adjustment which can be adjusted from above the armboard, perfect for tables where the lower nut is hard to access. The arm is a dual-bearing design. Dual-pivot needle bearings are one of the hallmarks of Origin Live’s tonearms. Origin Live indicates that their dual pivot bearing is similar to a uni-pivot arm, prov
At A$1,700, this sits below the A$1,889 median and comfortably inside the A$1,318–A$2,798 used range, so it reads as a fair-to-good buy rather than a stretch. It’s not a screaming bargain, but it is priced sensibly for a sought-after tonearm from a respected British maker.
The appeal here is straightforward: Origin Live arms are well regarded for giving up a lot of low-level noise, letting timing, detail, and drive come through without sounding mechanical. That makes them a strong match for a serious deck upgrade. If the counterweight, arm cable, and mounting hardware are all present and the bearings feel smooth, this is the kind of component that can lift a good turntable significantly.
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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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