"the Silver (MK1) is...the very best tonearm I've ever heard…awsomely tight bottom end...the midband - glass clear, incredibly liquid, fantastic image precision, walkaround soundstaging and incredible timbral realism...the treble is shockingly open and airy up top...the £599 price tag is laughably low...could probably charge 5 times this amount...words can’t express how good this is - one of the designs of the decade."
Hi-Fi World, March 2002

full review
"Origin Live’s Mark Baker continues his world-wide dominance of tonearm design with this extensive re-working of the already superb Silver arm. Retaining the original’s superb timing, rhythm, bass control, and articulation, the new Silver MKII adds a substantially more neutral and error-free mid-band and top-end, able to integrate the typical rising high-frequency response of moving-coil cartridges coherently and without edge. Capable of great nuance and extreme subtlety, the Silver MKII also has great authority, drive and control, yielding an exceptionally deep communication of all music’s meaning. full review

STEREO TIMES most wanted component of the year award 2007

“A terrific arm, a terrific bargain, and obviously , the highest of recommendations” (MK1)
STEREO TIMES

“There may be better value propositions around to upgrade your system but if there is I haven’t heard them ....A fantastic product then from Origin Live and this particular audiophiles dream review tool”. (MK1)
TNT Audio

Best of 2005 Award by 6 moons magazine

The Legendary tonearm that has been hailed as the 'design of the decade' in its MK1 form is now at MK3a stage with increased performance. Featuring the same underlying design of the popular MK3C this arm has a new yoke, arm tube and threaded base with VTA adjustment.

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. All critical components are upgraded using advanced alloys and innovative techniques. The result of these changes is an incredibly transparent arm with superb tonal balance. The sound produced is free from coloration allowing previously unheard low level information to be noticed clearly. The arm exhibits a clean dynamic sound coupled with a tight and powerful bass.

Current arms are now in the MK3A version these have a superior tube manufactured from high grade aircraft alloy

Easy to fit - The threaded base mounting makes the arm easy to fit to any armboard designed for Rega arms as it is a drop in replacement for ALL versions of Rega arm whether threaded base or 3 point mounting. There is also an Origin Live SME adaptor which means the arm can be fitted to any armboard for SME arms. Predrilled armboards are also available for the Linn LP12. Click the options tab at top of this page to order any of these armboards. For fitting guidance see arm fitting

Why not give your system one of the biggest upgrades you are likely to experience and order now - don't forget we guarantee your satisfaction or your money back if ordered through Origin Live. Alternatively you can arrange for a demonstration with one of our dealers.

Arm includes

Internal and external cable with RCA plugs to fit into your amplification.
Integral VTA adjustment.

We offer a stylus force gauge £8 to set tracking force if you don't have one - see options tab at the top of this page.

Owner Comments

"I have fitted my new (Silver) tonearm and can now see why you were so excited about it. It gives a very clear focus to my music, the stereo effect is superb and the response is incredible. All the instruments in each piece I played have a new vibrancy about them. To say that I am very pleased with it would be an understatement. It was also extremely easy to fit and set up. It has only after such a short time given a new meaning to vinyl listening for me. Thank you for your advice."
R Warrom, UK

"Two years ago I bought a Gyro SE with a Rega 600 arm and Ortofon Rhoman cartridge. This again, was a huge step up (from my Linn Axis). Recently I have purchased your Silver arm. I put it on my Gyro with the Ortofon cartridge and was completely blown away. I was amazed at how much better vinyl playback could still get. Every aspect of the music was improved with no compromise. Over the years I have made many improvements (some very costly) to my system, but this arm is by far the biggest improvement I have ever made."
J Strattan, Vancouver, Canada

"Last Friday Les from Walrus systems fitted a Silver Taper tonearm to Nottingham analogue Hyperspace. I just wanted you to know that Les did a superb job in fitting the arm and the difference it makes is unbelieveable!. It now sounds like I have upgraded every part of the system ( except the poor old CD player which feels very left out). Speakers now seem to disappear every time the needle hits the groove. Thank you for the best value product in audio today and my advice is to ditch that cd and buy a Silver Taper and get a true professional like Les to fit it"
M Ricketts

£675

12" Version£1085

Features & Specification

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	58.21	48.51
Cartridge Man Digital Force Gauge	203.23	169.36

Cartridge Man Isolator (for tonearm / cartridge interface) more info

	UK Retail	Export Retail
Cartridge man isolator for moving magnet cartridges	86.81	72.34
Cartridge man isolator for moving coil cartridges	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

"The Silver (MK1) is...the very best tonearm I've ever heard…awsomely tight bottom end...the midband - glass clear, incredibly liquid, fantastic image precision, walkaround soundstaging and incredible timbral realism...the treble is shockingly open and airy up top...the £599 price tag is laughably low...could probably charge 5 times this amount...words can’t express how good this is - one of the designs of the decade..." read more
-Hi Fi World
"Origin Live’s Mark Baker continues his world-wide dominance of tonearm design with this extensive re-working of the already superb Silver arm. Retaining the original’s superb timing, rhythm, bass control, and articulation, the new Silver MKII adds a substantially more neutral and error-free mid-band and top-end, able to integrate the typical rising high-frequency response of moving-coil cartridges coherently and without edge. Capable of great nuance and extreme subtlety, the Silver MKII also has great authority, drive and control, yielding an exceptionally deep communication of all music’s meaning..." read More
-Stereo Times, Most Wanted Component of the Year 2007
"There may be better value propositions around to upgrade your system but if there is I haven’t heard them ....A fantastic product then from Origin Live and this particular audiophiles dream review tool”. (MK1) read more
-TNT Audio
"A terrific arm, a terrific bargain, and obviously , the highest of recommendations”(MK1) read more
-Stereo Times
Best of 2005 Award by 6 moons magazine
Owner Comments