Origin Live Resolution Classic MKI - Manual (Page 15)

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Please note that for Origin Live Silver, Encounter and Illustrious tonearms - do not adjust bearing tightness - this is
carefully set at factory - it may seem that there is “play” in the bearings - this is deliberate and must be left alone or
degradation will result - it is not actually play in the bearing races but careful bearing fitting to allow a loose bearing fit
thus “floating” the arm rather than rigidly coupling it to the deck.
NOTE
If you are fitting a Rega or Origin Live Arm to a kit that has the optional sliding VTA adjuster then you will only need
the sliding aluminium sleeve VTA adjuster, which is clamped in place by the single grub in the arm vta adjuster. None of
the large washers or the large nut, if they have been supplied, are needed.
If you are fitting the Arm to a kit without the sliding vta adjuster then you will need the packing ring and nut as shown
below – you may use spacing washers or our threaded VTA adjuster to obtain the correct arm height although you can
get away without them if you adjust the main bearing height instead.
GRUB SCREW POSITION
IS HORIZONTAL
SERRATED WASHER
REGA BASE NUT
PACKING RING if threaded
VTA is used
OPTIONAL THREADED VTA ADJUSTER
or spacing washers
for height adjustment
ARMBOARD PLATE
VTA (vertical tracking adjustment)
To allow the cartridge needle to track at the correct angle it is important that the base of the arm is at the correct height
in relation to the platter.
For Rega arms, the OL1 series and Silver arm - Usually the optimum setting is such that the TOP edge of the
arm is parallel with the surface of a FLAT record – you can use a piece of card with parallel lines drawn on it to check
this once the cartridge is fitted.
For the Encounter, Illustrious and Conqueror arms – the centre line of the tapered arm tube should be parallel
with the surface of a FLAT record. You can use the template supplied to help judge this.
It is always best to experiment with vta height by varying it and listening to the results till you have found the optimum
position.
Most cartridges have a height of 17mm and if this is the case, then the base of the arm should rest approximately 31mm
below the top of the platter surface. If your cartridge height is different you can work out where the base of the arm
should be from the preceding figures.
Using the Origin Live VTA sliding adjuster
Do not fit a threaded VTA adjuster (supplied with some arms – this is a large knurled disc that can thread onto the arm
base). Ensure that the Aluminium sleeve (this IS the VTA sliding adjuster) is the right way up with the recess on the top
side. This ensures that the arm goes all the way down into the sleeve. Place the arm in the aluminium sleeve and then
clamp it in position via the set screw in the side of the VTA housing (i.e the sleeve is forced in to grip the arm’s threaded
base). You do not need the Rega nut on the base of the arm. Only tighten the set screw sufficiently to clamp the arm
firmly in position – over-tightening can make the arm sound bright.
Fit the arm cable clip
Fasten the arm cable in position with a nut & bolt through the cable clip. This should be supported by a cable clip
screwed into position underneath the plinth - leave a slight droop on it so that it isn’t “tight”. The clip fastens to the
underside of the plinth outer ring using the hole near the rear foot. This again is helpful to “earth” vibration in the cable.
(Please note that the occasional rewired arm can make a slight “rustling” noise through the speakers when it is lifted
across the record. This should not be a cause for concern as it is only caused by microphony of the internal litz cable -
under normal playing conditions this is inaudible. The earth lead should be connected to the earth of your pre-amplifier
or amplifier. This earth lead is best separated slightly from the arm signal leads so do not wind it around them for best
performance. Avoid pulling the external wires at the base of the Silver arms as they are not indestructible and can