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Origin Live Zephyr MK5 Tonearm
Origin Live Zephyr MK5 Tonearm
Origin Live Zephyr MK5 Tonearm
Origin Live Zephyr MK5 Tonearm
Origin Live Zephyr MK5 Tonearm

Origin Live

Country of origin: United Kingdom

Origin Live Zephyr MK5 Tonearm
$3,050.00

Includes GST. 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $100 Australia wide at checkout.

Uses a proprietary low-friction bearing design for precise tracking and minimal stylus resistance. Advanced alloys and optimized tube geometry maximize rigidity while controlling resonance. Designed to extract fine groove detail with strong dynamics and high playback accuracy.

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Colour:Black
Length:9 inch (Linn Geometry)
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Description

Zephyr Tonearm Mk5

The Zephyr is a considerable advance on the Silver arm. A stiffer arm tube and higher-grade materials in the yoke and arm base improve the definition and impact of notes, particularly in the bass which is tighter, lower and weightier than the silver. However, all aspects of the music are improved by a more sophisticated costly approach to each component.

Features

Yellow stars denote new features not present on lower models.

Arm Tube

is a high-grade aircraft alloy t0 reduce the effect of resonance. This has the enormous benefit of allowing your cartridge to function correctly without unwanted movements caused by resonance.

Superior Yoke design

encompassing higher grade material and precision tolerancing for the fit of bearings. This results in an incredibly transparent arm with superb tonal balance. Finally, the yoke is mirror polished and finished in chrome.

Bearings

are highly researched and purpose made to our specifications.

Materials Throughout the Arm

are upgraded from the Silver with superior and more costly to machine alloys.

A High Strength Rear-stub

improves counterweight stability in vibration – thus enabling the arm tube to hold the cartridge more steadily. The result is an increase in dynamics and a sense of power and control in the bass.

Integral VTA Adjuster

consisting of a threaded top nut above the arm-board and clamping nut underneath the arm-board.

Falling Weight Side bias

Tests show this to be the highest performing method of achieving side bias. It has lower friction, better constant force and lower resonance than other alternatives such as magnets, springs, levers and twisted threads.

Internal Wiring

is high-grade copper Litz wire, Cryogenically frozen to reduce discontinuities in the conductors. This wire allows great transparency, detail and freedom from artefacts.

1 Meter Upgrade External Cable

(6mm diameter) Low resistance cable with high conductivity Gold Plated RCA plugs to fit directly into your phono-stage or amplifier.

Awards

Reviews

“After my time spent with the Origin Live Zephyr, it slots in as one of my favourite tonearms: both for how good it sounds and how well it communicates the artistic meaning of music. Very very highly recommended.”
– Read the full review
Stereo Times

“This combination offers a very consistent sound from low bass to upper treble and makes fine music that is always enjoyable.”
– Read the full review
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Tech Specs
Effective Length

239mm

Overhang

17.24mm

Offset Angle

22 degrees

Mounting Distance (Platter Centre to Arm Hole Centre)

222mm

Diameter of Mounting Hole

23 - 24mm

Size of Base Mounting Nut

32mm across flats

Maximum Armboard Thickness

27mm

Length of External Cable

1m

Capacitance and Resistance

130pF % 0.3ohm per channel

9.5" Counterweight Mass

130g (16mm x 40 dia)

Effective Mass

12.4g

Weight

760g

Packed Weight

1840g

Stylus Force Gauge

Not Included

Threaded VTA Adjuster

Built-In

Customer Reviews

User Reviews

Warranty Information
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Why Choose Origin Live

Origin Live is a British analogue manufacturer renowned for producing high-performance turntables and tonearms designed around one core principle — reducing mechanical interference between the cartridge and the music signal. Founded by designer Mark Baker, Origin Live has built a strong international reputation through innovative engineering, upgrade-focused design, and a deep commitment to musical realism.

What makes Origin Live particularly distinctive is the way the brand approaches resonance management and energy control throughout both the turntable and tonearm systems. Rather than relying purely on mass or suspension, Origin Live focuses on dissipating unwanted vibrational energy before it can colour the musical signal. The result is a presentation that feels open, dynamic, and highly transparent while still retaining natural tonal body and musical flow.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Origin Live products appeal strongly to serious analogue enthusiasts seeking something more specialised and performance-focused than many mainstream turntable designs. There is an immediacy and clarity to Origin Live systems that allows records to sound exceptionally alive and expressive, particularly through high-quality tonearm and cartridge combinations.

Signature Design and Sound

Manufactured in the United Kingdom, Origin Live first gained recognition through highly regarded tonearm upgrades developed for Rega turntables before evolving into one of the most respected specialist tonearm manufacturers in high-end analogue audio. Over the years, the company has continually refined its designs through successive generations, leading to the current MK5 tonearm series.

Origin Live tonearms incorporate advanced structural engineering, sophisticated bearing systems, and carefully controlled resonance management designed to minimise friction and unwanted energy throughout playback. Part of the company’s design philosophy also focuses on controlling centrifugal and side-loading forces that can subtly affect cartridge stability and tracking accuracy during record playback.

Sonically, Origin Live products are known for their openness, speed, and dynamic realism. The presentation feels highly articulate and revealing, with exceptional transient expression and impressive spatial realism while still maintaining natural musical coherence and long-term listenability.

Origin Live Product Range

The Origin Live range includes high-performance turntables, tonearms, upgrades, and analogue accessories designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking long-term system refinement and upgrade potential. Their tonearms in particular are highly regarded for their ability to scale with increasingly capable cartridges and turntable platforms, making them popular long-term upgrade options within high-end analogue systems.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, Geoff and his experienced analogue setup team provide cartridge installation, tonearm calibration, compliance matching, and analogue system optimisation to ensure Origin Live products perform at their full capability within each customer’s vinyl playback system.

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