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How it all began

Sparing no expense opened up the possibilities to employ exotic materials – such as those used to machine the super-alloys in space craft.
Recent advances in production processes also enabled component designs hitherto deemed unthinkable.

The results are staggering. Improvements were expected, but not on the scale that even early prototypes demonstrated. Continuous development matured the design to the point that this was unquestionably a remarkable landmark in Vinyl replay.

In summary the Renown offers a very special musical experience but also beautiful design. We invite you to audition the Renown and enjoy it for yourself.

Our Signature

A tonearm from Origin Live is anything but ordinary. The transformation of materials into a musical device is complex. Driven by a deep seated curiosity we have always turned to listening tests to determine the secrets of material selection, shape and treatment.

We recognise that opportunities offered by new technologies are only the beginning. Decades of creating award winning designs have always followed the same exploratory steps. Every detail and design principle requires testing against numerous alternatives to ensure absolute performance for your investment. The Renown is no exception and the results will give it’s listeners a very special experience for generations.

High Quality Materials

In the same way great singers have better voices, all materials resonate differently and have a “voice” in micro-vibration. There is an argument which says the ideal material is totally dead, but this oversimplification ignores the fact that to absorb energy, material has to vibrate. The argument also omits to consider that if a material is too soft (like a sponge to take an extreme example) then it will lack rigidity. Conversely if a material is too hard then it reflects energy which is disastrous. Because all these factors conflict with one another it renders correct material choice much more complex than many imagine.