Tone-arm information

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Overview & intro
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ARM INFO & FAQ's
  tonearm theory
  FAQ's
  fitting instructions
  arm setup(pdf)
  tonearm names
  tuning
  upgrading advice
  VTA adjusters

Printable brochure


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tonearm theory

It puzzles some people as to why a good tonearm can make such a difference. This section goes some way to explaining this and outlines the factors involved.
 tonearm theory


faq

If you have a question with reference to tonearms and their modification it has almost certainly been asked before! Rather than e-mail us, please see this page first
see frequently asked questions


dimensions for fitting Rega & Origin Live arms to all turntables

If you are changing your tonearm then you probably want to know what is involved to change over to a Rega or Origin Live arm.
rega arm dimensions & OL arm geometry


setting up arms and cartridges

If you are unfamiliar with how to set up your tonearm and cartridge this section shows you how. It's not difficult and will save you a trip to your dealer.
tonearms setup pdf File


clarification of tonearm names

There are a number of tonearm names that can cause confusion - this page seeks to clarify matters
tonearm names



tonearm tuning secrets

You can improve the sound if you try the suggestions on this page.
tonearm tuning


Guidance on general upgrading questions

We receive many enquiries regarding the best upgrade path for a given budget. To provide guidance on the many aspects involved here the following notes should be helpfull.
upgrading


Upgrades of specific tonearms and MK Number identification

Origin Live offer an upgrade service to enable you to convert your tonearm to the latest specification. The link below gives details on this and also a means of identifying what arm MK version you have if you are not sure.
tonearm upgrades and MK number version identification