Turntable Details
Drive
Belt
Motor
DC
Wow & Flutter %
0.05
Rumble [dB]
Speed
33, 45
Dimensions [mm]
Platter Material
Acrylic
Platter Diameter [mm]
Total Weight [kg]
Tonearm
Year Built
Platter Weight [kg]
Plinth Material
Price
Additional information
Type: 2-speed, manual belt-driven turntable.
Drive Method: Belt drive with a high-grade DC motor, specifically the DC 300, which features ironless cores to eliminate eddy currents, ensuring low vibration and speed stability. The motor is decoupled from the turntable to minimize vibration transmission.
Platter: Multi-Layer Platter (MLP) upgrade available, featuring acrylic and composite layers designed to dissipate energy effectively and reduce resonance. The standard platter is also acrylic-based with a thin platter mat.
Speeds: Supports 33 1/3 and 45 RPM playback with electronic switching.
Wow and Flutter: Approximately 0.05%.
Rumble: Minimized by the suspension system.
Tonearm: Compatible with various tonearms, including Origin Live arms (such as the Onyx, Zephyr, and Enterprise) and Rega arms. The armboard can accommodate 9.5″ and 12″ tonearms.
Suspension System: Unique suspension design that avoids both the softening of leading edges often found in suspended designs and the hardness in many non-suspended designs. This results in superior pitch, rhythm, and timing, along with rock-solid imaging and reduced coloration.
Bearing: Ultra-low friction bearing, such as the MK4 bearing, made in-house with a tungsten carbide ball centered on a hardened thrust pad for low friction and long life. The bearing runs on OL’s Platter Glide bearing oil.
Dimensions: Not specified for the MKIV, but similar to other Origin Live models, with adjustable feet for easy leveling.
Weight: Not specified, but likely substantial due to the high-quality materials used.
Power Supply: External power supply with options for a Balanced Upgrade Transformer for enhanced performance.
Additional Features:
High-performance arm board with added thickness and a weighty steel insert to minimize unwanted vibration.
Decoupled motor pod to prevent non-musical vibrations from reaching the cartridge.
Absolute speed stability of 0.0001% achieved through the Light Speed Controller (LSC) system.
Compatible with various cartridges, allowing users to upgrade or replace the original cartridge for different sound preferences.