Silver tonearm

Current arms are now in the MK3 version - these have a superior tube manufactured from a different material and specially treated. They also have the 3 point base fixing that all current Rega arms possess.

"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 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

Go ahead, compare this arm with the very best available. 

Retail £599    Export £509.79 GBP

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Upgrading from MK1 to MK2 version and identifying the MK1 & MK2 versions


Features & comparison chart for all toenarms pdf

Specifications for all arms

Balanced configuration and XLRs

To order or arrange for a demonstration the following options are available
a) Contact one of our dealers.
b) You may not have an Origin Live dealer in your locality, or your local dealer may not stock the product you are interested in. For these reasons we offer the opportunity to order directly using the online shop. To enable a risk free demonstration, a tonearm direct order carries a one month, money back guarantee, should you wish to return the arm for any reason. This means that you can evaluate the arm against your existing one ( or another) in your own system and room acoustics. If you live outside the UK, then you should refer to our guidelines on ordering.

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, June 2002