The Ultimate Technics DJ Deck
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- Options
- Reviews
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"It's command of detail is such that you feel dragged into the action thats going on...an exceptionally captivating energy...transforms it from a product with potential to a masterpiece of sorts...a taste of the high-end at a rock-bottom price."
-Hi Fi World, March 2011
Stewart Wennen as technical advisor to 15 professional DJ outfits unequivocally recommends the Origin Live Silver arm as a huge upgrade for the Technics.
ALL Origin Live and Rega arms are superb for DJ use.
The fitting of Origin Live tonearms on DJ decks comes as a major shock to DJ's. Notable and experienced DJ's say catagorically that anyone with a technics deck is missing out seriously on the great sound that this deck is now capable of. The technics SL1200 turntable and derivatives are surprisingly good decks, but let down seriously on account of their existing DJ tonearm. To overcome this lamentable situation, Origin Live offer an armboard adaptor at £46 specially developed for the Technics SL1200 deck which enables you to fit any Origin Live arm with unbelievable results for both DJ's and audiophiles.
It is now possible to completely transform the performance of your DJ turntable setup. Traditionally popular dj decks such as the technics 1200, 1210, Gemini, Vestax, Sony etc have come supplied with what can only be described as retrograde standard arms.
Origin Live arms are used by a number of DJ's nationally and has received specific approval from the Family Tree music group. Some of the world's top night clubs also use these arms. One club specifically in New York using the Origin Live Silver arm is among the top 5 in an award assessment for the best sounding nightclub in the world.
The results, in terms of sound performance and tracking ability when using standard DJ tonearms are disastrous. This situation becomes even more obvious at the high volumes often played by DJ's where the limited sound quality (or lack of it) is magnified many times.
POWER SUPPLY UPGRADE
Origin Live have built an enviable reputation for their turntable supplies. Currently 4 manufacturers of decks in excess of £10,000 use Origin Live designs in their high end turntable power supplies. This expertise developed over decades is now offered for the Technics decks at a price that bears no relation to the incredible performance gain - transformational is the best word to sum up the effect of this upgrade which is equivalent to spending £1000s elsewhere.
The supply is extremely easy to wire in and has a full instructional leaflet with photos here.The installation by-passes the Technics transformer and regulator circuit. However the Technics existing switch, strobe and pitch controls remain to function as normal. In essence, once the Origin Live supply is wired in, the technics works exactly as previous but with vastly enhanced musical ability.
Upgrades for Technics 1200/1210 Series
| Price | ||
| Tonearms | ||
| All Origin Live arms fit the Technics and are the best performers, value for money often over many other brands. Click here to view our Tonearms. | ||
| Power Supply Upgrades | ||
| Advanced Supply for Technics Silver Color Option | £295 |  |
| Advanced Supply for Technics Black Color Option | £347 | |
| Ultra Power Supply for Technics | £460 | |
| Upgrade Transformer - option to add either of the above supplies | £200 | |
| More Upgrades | ||
| Upgrade Platter Mat (Accessory of the Year Award) more info | £39.95 | |
| Replacement Damping Feet & Special Pads (Set of 4 off) more info | £39.95 | |
| Origin Live Armboard for Technics more info | £46 | |
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Features & Specification
Read more on Tonearm design philosophyView All Tonearm Specifications
- Black and chrome construction which is very visually appealing and looks amazing when in use, particularly in a night club environment.
- Easy to remove cartridge tags.
- Extra long 2 meter external wiring to facilitate extra distance from amplification.
- Gold plated phono plugs.
- Cartridge alignment protractor for accurate and speedy cartridge setup.
- Full Setup instructions
- There is an option for a 2m external rewire instead of the standard 1.2m.
Options
VTA Adjusters
All MK3 arms from Encounter upwards have integral VTA adjustment and do not require VTA adjusters. more info
| UK Retail | Export Retail | ||
| Universal threaded VTA Adjuster more info | 25.50 | 21.25 |  |
| Sliding VTA Adjuster* more info | 49 | 40.83 | |
| Rega VTA Adjuster more info | 12.25 | 10.21 | |
*Rega threaded bases included on all MK1 & MK2 arms from Silver upwards.
Stylus Force Gauges more info
| All prices quoted in GBP | UK Retail | Export Retail | |
| Ortofon Stylus Force Gauge (included on all arms from Encounter upward) | 8.17 | 6.81 | |
| Digital Stylus Force Gauge | 65.00 | 52.00 | |
| Cartridge Man Digital Force Gauge | 229.79 | 183.8 | |
Cartridge Man Isolator (for tonearm / cartridge interface) more info
| UK Retail | Export Retail | ||
| Cartridge man isolator - moving magnet cartridges (nut & bolt fastening) | 86.81 | 72.34 | |
| Cartridge man isolator - moving coil cartridges (threaded body & bolt fastening) | 86.81 | 72.34 | |
Armboard & Adaptors
| UK Retail | Export Retail | ||
| Technics Armboard more info | 46 | 38.33 | |
| SME Adaptor more info | 49 | 39.20 | |
| LP12 Armboard more info | 27.50 | 22.92 | |
Connectors
| UK Retail | Export Retail | ||
| Cardas 5 din pin Male Arm external connector in base of arm |
25.50 | 21.25 | |
| Cardas 5 din pin Female Connector on external cable for base of arm |
46 | 38.33 | |
| XLR Termination High Grade Balanced XLR plugs & Cable for OL & Rega arms |
25.50 | 21.25 | |
| BNC plugs on external cable For Naim amps |
25.50 | 21.25 | |
Upgrade Cables
| UK Retail | Export Retail | ||
| Burn in Cable for arms | 15.30 | 12.75 | |
| Linear flow 2 external cable (included as standard on Conqueror & Enterprise.) | 388 | 323.33 | |
Counterweights
| UK Retail | Export Retail | ||
| Optional Counterweights (Not compatible with Enterprise) | |||
| Light counterweight 11mm thick | 46 | 38.33 | |
| Medium counterweight 13mm thick | 46 | 38.33 | |
| Medium counterweight 16mm thick | 46 | 38.33 | |
| Heavy counterweight 20mm thick | 46 | 38.33 | |
| Counterweights with fine adjusters (Not compatible with Enterprise) | |||
| Medium Counterweight 13mm thick with Fine adjuster weight | 66.50 | 55.42 | |
| Medium Counterweight 16mm thick with Fine adjuster weight | 66.50 | 55.42 | |
| Heavy Counterweight 20mm thick with Fine adjuster weight | 66.50 | 55.42 | |
| Enterprise Only Counterweights | |||
| Medium Counterweight 16mm | 56 | 46.67 | |
| Medium Counterweight 16mm thick with Fine adjuster weight | 76.50 | 63.75 | |
| Heavy Counterweight 20mm | 56 | 46.67 | |
| Heavy Counterweight 20mm thick with Fine adjuster weight | 76.50 | 63.75 | |
Tonearm Spares
| UK Retail | Export Retail | ||
| Arm clip | 26.00 | 21.45 | |
| Large base nut | 12.00 | 9.90 | |
| Cork washer | 5.00 | 4.13 | |
| Side bias rod | 3.00 | 2.48 | |
| Side bias loop | 9.00 | 7.43 | |
| Side bias weight and thread | 35.75 | 29.50 | |
| Lift lower device | 47.00 | 38.78 | |
Reviews
- "Follow this path and you'll have a technics to die for....Yes, it really is that good. Clean, open, tight, punchy and very musical....Any gigging DJ's out there will find the mods transform their deck - by contrast the original sounds flabby, bloated, loose, ponderous, confused and undynamic..." read more
- -Hi Fi World
"It's command of detail is such that you feel dragged into the action thats going on...an exceptionally captivating energy...transforms it from a product with potential to a masterpiece of sorts...a taste of the high-end at a rock-bottom price."
-Hi Fi World, March 2011
